Yahya Sinwar

Egypt has been in talks with Hamas in Cairo for the last two days as part of its efforts to unite Palestinian factions, but there has been no reported progress on a hostage deal.

"Someone may be aware of the location of one or two, but I don't think there is anyone who is aware of the location of all of them."

Sinwar stayed in Rafah for some time during the war,  according to the sources, both above and underground.

Israel's hostage discussions could reveal if the other side’s positions have shifted, what the current dynamics are within Hamas leadership, and which pressure points Israel can leverage.

“All Eyes on Rafah” may become the defining slogan of this multi-front war, but it has taken on new meaning. By eliminating Sinwar, Netanyahu has achieved a key war objective.

"A terrorist on the first floor, wrapped in a blanket," a soldier further described the terrorist, noting, "he is still alive among us." 

With Sinwar gone, Hamas's new leadership faces critical choices on ceasefire talks, hostages, and its future in Gaza.

One document reportedly calls on Hamas terrorists to "take care of the lives" of the hostages, considered by Sinwar as a "pressure card."

We, who want this war to end yesterday, must keep fighting tomorrow and tomorrow, until the aggressors – Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran – cave in. 

Only a generous Israeli incentive to whoever fills in Sinwar’s shoes can bring the incumbent war in Gaza to an end if such an end is what Israel needs.