Harris says death of Yahya Sinwar is chance to finally end Israel-Gaza war

Other leaders hail the death of the Hamas leader, saying there is opportunity for ceasefire and humanitarian aid

• Israel kills its prime target – but Sinwar’s death seems down to chance, not precise planning

Kamala Harris has hailed the death of Yahya Sinwar as an opportunity to finally end the war in Gaza and prepare for “the day after” when Hamas no longer dominated the territory.

The US vice-president and Democratic nominee said “justice has been served” with the death of the Hamas leader, adding that the US, Israel and the wider world were “better off as a result”.