Islamic terrorism in the UK could see a rise following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, according to former MI6 chief Sir John Sawers. Speaking on Sky News’s Sunday Morning With

Trevor Phillips, Sir John noted that while the situation in the Middle East may not change drastically, Hamas and Hezbollah's focus on violence might extend beyond Israel, potentially shifting towards international terrorism, including in the UK.

Sinwar, who orchestrated the October 7 attacks by Hamas last year, was killed by Israeli forces, which has led to speculation that Islamic extremist groups may ramp up international activities. Sir John cautioned that the UK's police and intelligence agencies must remain vigilant against the potential uptick in terror activities.

Sir Keir Starmer, in a recent conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressed alarm over the situation in the Middle East, particularly after a drone attack on Netanyahu’s home, attributed to Hezbollah. Starmer described Sinwar as a "brutal terrorist" and suggested that his death might provide an opportunity for a ceasefire, while also stressing the importance of allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Despite these developments, both Israel and Hamas appear unwilling to agree to a ceasefire, and Hezbollah continues its rocket attacks. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has also vowed that Hamas will continue its fight, indicating that the conflict is unlikely to de-escalate in the near future. Photo by Hoheit (¿!), Wikimedia commons.