'I want to shoot Jews': IDF publishes letter written by Yahya Sinwar's 10-year-old son
Attached to the letter are drawings made by Ibrahim depicting weapons, tanks near the border fence between the Gaza Strip and Israel, and missiles being launched toward Israel
The IDF published a letter on Thursday written by Yahya Sinwar's son Ibrahim at the start of the war, when he was just 10 years old. The letter was seized in 2024 by IDF troops in the Gaza Strip.
In the letter to his father, Ibrahim expresses how much he misses him, mentioning that in his spare time he "makes pistols, tanks, and Kalashnikovs out of paper and cardboard," and declares his desire "to hold a Kalashnikov and shoot Jews."
Attached to the letter are drawings made by Ibrahim depicting weapons, tanks near the border fence between the Gaza Strip and Israel, and missiles being launched toward Israel.
The IDF said, "The letter and drawings illustrate how Sinwar's murderous ideology is reflected in the upbringing of his children, revealing the impact of Hamas' values of hatred and violence on the younger generation in the Gaza Strip."
The translation of the letter:
"I, Ibrahim. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Beloved father, I miss you very much! I want to hug you and see you victorious, and I want to proclaim 'Allah is the greatest,' hold a Kalashnikov, and shoot Jews. When will you come back and sleep with your arms around me? I am constantly making pistols, tanks, and Kalashnikovs out of paper and cardboard. My Lord, I wish the war would end and that I see you well. May Allah protect you, father. I want you to pray for me. Peace be upon you, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings."
Yahya Sinwar was killed on October 16, 2024. Soon after, his wife and children fled to Turkey using fake passports.