Good day for Israel: Joe Biden on killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar

US officials expressed measured optimism that the killing of a terrorist characterised by national security adviser Jake Sullivan

President Joe Biden said Thursday that the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli troops is a “good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world,” calling it an “opportunity" to free hostages held by the terrorist group and end the yearlong war in Gaza.

US officials expressed measured optimism that the killing of a terrorist characterised by national security adviser Jake Sullivan as a massive obstacle to peace might breathe new life into cease-fire talks that have failed to produce a breakthrough despite periodic signs of progress.