Some analysts and reporters are saying that if Hamas military leader Mohammad Sinwar was indeed eliminated in the Khan Yunis strike today (Tuesday), then the way might be opened to a deal which frees half of the living hostages without ending the war.
According to an i24 News report on Sunday, Hamas Shura Council Chairman Mohammad Darwish favored a ceasefire of two months in exchange for 10 hostages, while Sinwar would settle for nothing less than a complete ceasefire. Sinwar's removal may thus open the way to a deal that imposes a temporary ceasefire in exchange for more hostages, instead of complete capitulation to Hamas' demands.
