No source has presented definitive evidence about whether Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar has died.
"Carmel would not have cared if her murderers or those who murdered her mother were alive or dead. She would want to know that the hostages had come home alive."
Protesters, including former IDF leaders, were forcibly removed while blocking a road to Netanyahu's house amid nationwide demonstrations for hostages.
Sullivan said the Friday strike served justice to Aqil, who was wanted by the US for two 1983 Beirut truck bombings that killed more than 300 people at the American embassy and a US Marines barracks.
Hamas's "intransigence" allegedly frustrates the negotiations, who feel the group are not serious about negotiating.
Sullivan stressed the administration’s "unwavering commitment to bringing the Americans home."
Yoav Gallant and Nitzan Alon denied knowledge of circulating single-stage hostage proposals, drawing criticism towards Gal Hirsch for raising false hopes with the hostage families.
At a press event in Washington, D.C., families of American hostages, including those of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, highlighted their ongoing struggle and frustration.
Sinwar commends Houthi missile attack on Israel • Two rocket hits in Metula area • Netanyahu asserts military operation against Hezbollah if diplomacy fails
A proposed hostage deal may offer temporary relief, but it fails to address Iran's broader strategy of unifying its proxies against Israel.