(Wall Street Journal) Editorial - Israelis fulfilled one of their main war aims in killing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who planned the surprise attack and massacre of 1,200 men, women and children on Oct. 7, 2023, along with taking 250 hostages. Sinwar's demise adds to the impressive Israeli record in killing the leaders of the jihadist radical groups bent on the destruction of the Jewish state, including Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh. President Biden issued a statement Thursday on the Sinwar news, calling it "a good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world." He's right, as Sinwar was a U.S. designated terrorist and had the blood of many Americans on his hands. Hamas still holds hostages who are American citizens. But it's worth recalling that Mr. Biden has pressured Mr. Netanyahu and his government for months to stop the war in Gaza. The U.S. counseled against a major military campaign against Hamas. Then he tried to bully Israel against sending troops into the city of Rafah, where Sinwar was thought to be hiding. Israel has shown through its fortitude since Oct. 7 that the best way to deter an adversary is to demonstrate ferocious retribution for murdering its people. It deserves support as it continues to re-establish that deterrence.
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