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THE military vest Hamas kingpin Yahya Sinwar was wearing when he was killed has been found in rubble.

It sits draped on the chair in which he was slumped as he was shot dead by Israeli troops.

Child amidst rubble of a destroyed building.
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A child climbs the ruins to see the vest worn by Hamas kingpin Yahya SinwarCredit: Getty
A damaged military vest found in the debris of a building.
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The vest is now a shrine for some, who pose for photos in the chairCredit: Getty
Screengrab of drone footage showing Yahya Sinwar in a damaged apartment.
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A gravely injured Sinwar in the armchair after the attackCredit: AFP

The macabre mementoes were unearthed by Ashraf Abu Taha, owner of the Gaza home where the 61-year-old mastermind of the October 7 massacre was killed.

The house in Rafah was later destroyed in an air strike.

It is now a shrine for some, who pose for photos in the chair.

And Abu Taha, 52, said: “Sinwar’s martyrdom in my home is a source of pride for me.”

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His death three months ago is seen as setting a ceasefire deal in motion.

The first Israeli hostages were freed as part of the truce on Sunday.

Families are also hoping Hamas also gives an update on the status of the remaining 26 hostages due to be released in the first phase of the ceasefire.

They include the only youngsters still held in the tunnels– Ariel Bibas, five, and his brother Kfir, two.

But Israeli security officials fear the group will just give a number of how many are alive, without providing names.

Yahya Sinwar, Hamas leader.
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Hamas kingpin Yahya SinwarCredit: Reuters
Pictures show Israeli troops gathered around the body believed to be Sinwar
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Pictures show Israeli troops gathered around the body believed to be Sinwar
a graphic showing how sinwar was wiped out
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Hamas Commander Yahya Sinwar in the heart of battles, leading resistance fighters
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