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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Shaun Tandon and Leon Bruneau

US Sees New Chance To End Gaza War With Sinwar Killing

People in Jerusalem celebrate after the Israeli military confirmed the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar (Credit: AFP)

After months of disappointment, US President Joe Biden's administration sees new hope for reaching a Gaza ceasefire after Israel killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, but the upcoming US elections cast a shadow on prospects for a breakthrough.

Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who is running in a tight race for the White House against Donald Trump, both described the elimination of Sinwar as an opportunity to end a year of war, with Biden announcing that Secretary of State Antony Blinken will return to the Middle East.

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