A senior intelligence source addressed claims that Hamas leader in Gaza Ezz al-Din Haddad is "relatively moderate and measured," saying "this is completely opposite from what we know, unless the real goal is to leave only those who, without external pressure from senior Hamas officials, would never sign a deal." Regarding the claim by hostage coordinator Gal Hirsch that "Hamas abroad was an obstacle to a deal," the source said it was "a collection of ignorance, lies and irrelevant statements."