US hopes that a ceasefire will also end the cross-border violence between the IDF and Hezbollah along Israel’s northern border.
If Ismail Haniyeh represented a tougher stance in the deal negotiations compared to Sinwar's more pragmatic line, an obstacle has been removed, the author writes.
Yahya Sinwar, the old-new leader of Hamas, leads a line of hardline messianic beliefs, viewing Hamas as holy executors of a divine plan.
“We're doing everything we can, both to avoid escalation” and “to bring the ceasefire agreement to a conclusion,” Blinken said adding that “We won't stop until we get there.”
Under Sinwar's leadership, Hamas has strengthened its alliances with Iran and Hezbollah, leveraging these relationships to enhance its military capabilities.
US President Joe Biden discussed with Qatar and Egypt finalizing a ceasefire and hostage deal to ease regional tensions.
Sinwar has remained an elusive figure since the onset of the October 7 massacre, of which he was the primary mastermind and the ensuing Israel-Hamas war.
The judges in The Hague clearly need to be reminded that, a mere nine months ago, evildoers from Gaza launched a murderous attack on peaceful citizens, whose only sin was being Jews.
Netanyahu approves hostage negotiation delegation to Cairo • Mossad allegedly hired Iranian agents to plant explosives in Haniyeh's Tehran room.
The PMO denied allegations that Hamas agreed to a deal and that negotiations stalled due to attempts by Israel to change conditions.
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