Amidst security tensions, Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to convene a consultation this evening with ministers Katz, Levin, and Dermer. The meeting will take place without the presence of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Yahya Sinwar has made it clear to the United States that he wants guarantees that Israel will not pursue or target him for assassination if a ceasefire agreement is reached. "There is a behind-the-scenes discussion on this issue."

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is managing a strategic and meticulous plan and insists on five demands that he will not relinquish at any cost.

Sinwar is betting on an attack from Iran or Hezbollah to save him.

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz published an in-depth article in the British magazine *The Telegraph*, revealing Iran's plans to destabilize the Middle East and spread its extreme views across the region.

Micha Kobi, a former senior Shin Bet official who investigated Hamas leader Yehya Sinwar, claims that Sinwar surrounds himself with live hostages and possesses a bomb: "We were close to him and could not shoot."

A mother's anguish turns airwaves explosive as she proposes the unthinkable. In a war of nerves and negotiations, how far is too far when it comes to bringing loved ones home?

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is actively involved in the ceasefire negotiations. For this purpose, a special mechanism has been established to ensure continuous communication with him.

While negotiations for a deal with Hamas continue, Qatar's Prime Minister is considering a visit to Iran—an action that could benefit Hamas and Sinwar.

Arab state mediators have stated that Hamas leader Yehya Sinwar is not interested in continuing the talks and views them as a "bluff," intending to use them as a way to buy time for Israel to continue its military operations.

Arab affairs analyst and author of a book on the terrorist organization Hamas, Shlomi Eldar, expresses pessimism about the chances of reaching an agreement and explains why the elimination of Yahya Sinwar may not be feasible: "He is surrounded by hostages."

Senior researcher at the Misgav Institute for National Security and former senior Shin Bet official, Moshe Fogelov, estimates that the elimination of Yahya Sinwar is closer than ever. Here is his explanation.

Rami Igbaria, former head of the Hostages and Missing Persons Division at the Mossad, is not optimistic about the chances of securing a deal from the negotiations in Qatar and warns that Yahya Sinwar’s grand plan is on the verge of coming to fruition.

In an interview with AP, Hamas official Osama Hamdan addressed the difficulty the terror organization's leadership is having in contacting their leader, Yehya Sinwar. Hamdan also claimed that Mohammad Deif has not been killed.

Hamas's mighty rocket arsenal now lies in tatters, with desperate launches fizzling harmlessly into the sea. Yet Israeli officials warn: a weakened serpent may still have venom in its fangs.

Jibril Rajoub's praise of Sinwar hints at a potential realignment of factions, challenging long-held Western perceptions that Fatah is 'more moderate'.

U.S. pushes for new cease-fire talks as Hamas leader's demand puts Israel in a difficult position, potentially jeopardizing negotiations before they even begin.

Analysis: The actions of Iran and Hezbollah are impacting the cease-fire talks in Gaza, but despite internal disagreements between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant, Israel's defence establishment is pushing for a hostage deal.

Hamas has announced it will not attend the "last opportunity" talks scheduled for Thursday, which are intended to finalize a ceasefire and hostage-truce deal, according to Time of Israel news reports.