A handwritten letter attributed to Ibrahim, the 10-year-old son of former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, has emerged, containing references to Kalashnikov rifles, military tanks and a desire to shoot Jews.
The Arabic letter, accompanied by drawings of weapons, missiles and an armoured military vehicle, was reportedly written by the child to his father.
The document combines expressions of affection toward his father with descriptions of making weapons from paper and cardboard, offering a glimpse into the military themes featured in the child’s writing and drawings.
The letter has attracted attention because of its references to armed violence and its reported connection to the family of one of Hamas’ most prominent former leaders.
Arabic Letter Opens With Personal Message to Yahya Sinwar
The handwritten document begins with the traditional Islamic invocation:
“In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.”
Ibrahim then addresses his father in affectionate language, expressing how much he misses him.
One of the clearest passages translates approximately as:
“My beloved father, I miss you very much.”
The letter continues with personal messages, references to activities involving handmade weapons and religious expressions.
Some sections of the Arabic handwriting are faint or difficult to read, but the document’s overall content includes family affection, military imagery and references to weapons.
Ibrahim Describes Making Kalashnikov Rifles and Tanks From Paper and Cardboard
According to the translation accompanying the letter, Ibrahim describes spending his spare time creating models of guns, tanks and Kalashnikov rifles.
The child reportedly explains that he uses ordinary materials, including paper and cardboard, to construct the objects.
The drawings accompanying the letter reflect these descriptions.
Several rifles appear across the upper portion of the illustrated page, while a large military vehicle with tracks and an extended barrel occupies the lower section.
Additional drawings resemble rockets or missiles, with markings and Arabic writing appearing around the illustrations.
Letter Includes Statement About Wanting to Shoot Jews
One of the most striking passages attributed to Ibrahim concerns his desire to use a Kalashnikov rifle.
The accompanying translation quotes him as writing:
“I want to hold a Kalashnikov and shoot Jews.”
The statement is presented alongside the child’s descriptions of constructing toy weapons and military vehicles.
The wording above comes from the translation circulated with the letter; the exact sentence is not sufficiently legible in the supplied photograph to reproduce independently word for word.
The reported statement has become a central element of attention surrounding the document because it expresses hostility toward Jews.
Drawings Show Military Tank, Rifles and Missiles
The second page features a collection of military-themed drawings made on lined notebook paper.
Several long-barrelled rifles are illustrated diagonally across the page, while a large tracked military vehicle appears near the bottom.
The vehicle is coloured mainly in green and grey, with a long barrel extending from its front.
Other objects resemble missiles, rockets and additional weapons.
A small human figure, coloured red and black, appears near the lower-left corner of the illustration.
Arabic writing and other markings are also visible on parts of the military vehicle and across the page.
Letter Ends With Prayer for Father’s Protection
The handwritten message also includes religious expressions and a prayer for the child’s father.
One passage reads approximately:
“May Allah protect you, father.”
The closing lines include the traditional Islamic greeting:
“Peace be upon you, and Allah’s mercy and blessings.”
These expressions appear alongside the letter’s references to weapons and the child’s activities.
The document therefore combines a personal message to his father with descriptions of military equipment and armed violence.
Yahya Sinwar’s Leadership of Hamas Places Letter in Wider Gaza Conflict
Yahya Sinwar was one of the most influential figures in Hamas and played a leading role in the organisation’s political and military activities in Gaza.
He became particularly prominent following the Hamas-led attacks against Israel on October 7, 2023, and the subsequent Israeli military campaign in the Gaza Strip.
Sinwar later assumed leadership of Hamas’ political bureau before being killed by Israeli forces in southern Gaza in October 2024.
The emergence of the letter attributed to his son has drawn attention to the family of the former Hamas leader and the military themes described in the child’s writing.
Letter Draws Attention to Hamas Ideology and Children Growing Up in Gaza
The publication of the letter has brought renewed attention to the influence of militant ideology and armed conflict on younger generations in Gaza.
The material was circulated with allegations that its references to weapons and violence illustrate the influence of Hamas’ ideology on children.
The references to Kalashnikov rifles, tanks and shooting Jews have become the principal focus of those allegations.
The document also contains ordinary expressions of affection toward a parent, showing how personal family communication and military-related subjects appear together in the handwritten message.
The letter and accompanying illustrations have become the latest material circulated in connection with the family of Yahya Sinwar, drawing attention to the role of weapons, violence and militant imagery in the experiences of children growing up amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
