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Hamas runs Stasi like internal security service, surveilling citizens, report

Israeli intelligence officials provide documents showing force answering directly to Sinwar keeping files on some 10,000 Gazans, running network of informants, targeting any voices of dissent

Ynet | 05.13.24

Full of 'disdain' for Hamas peers, Sinwar emerges as key obstacle in deal talks

Hamas leader in Gaza, key opponent of a deal, faces communication issues with overseas leadership, NYT reports; Sinwar aims to prolong war to damage Israel's global standing and US relations

Ynet | 05.13.24

תיעוד: כניסת כוחות צוות הקרב של חטיבה 401 למעבר רפיח בצידו העזתי

In Rafah op, Israel must be clear with Sinwar: surrender, free hostages for safe Gaza exit

Analysis: Israeli control of Rafah crossing undermines Hamas' rule in Gaza; to maintain this advantage, Israel must foster alternative leaders and make it clear that freeing hostages will spare Hamas further setbacks

Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.07.24

The Nazis had the SS, Hamas has the Nukhba: Sinwar's diabolical unit

Analysis: On October 7, the Nukhba unit, Sinwar's elite, had 5,000 skilled zealots and about 1,500 of them were killed since; Just like the Nazi SS, the young members are carefully chosen based on their loyalty to the leader and ideological commitment

Dr. Michael Milstein | 04.27.24

Some of the world leaders who signed the statement calling for the release of the hostages

Biden, 17 other world leaders call on Hamas to release hostages, 'deal is on the table'

Leaders from 18 countries call on Hamas to release the 133 hostages now to end the crisis in Gaza, including the leaders of the US, UK, France and Germany; Senior White House official says statement is also a result of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin's video

Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.25.24

Hostage negotiations 'almost completely frozen': After six months 'Sinwar is still mocking us'

Senior Arab diplomat said that Hamas' refusal of the latest proposal led to a suspension of contacts, while an official in the terrorist organization's leadership claims the US proposal 'fully adopted the Israeli position'

Alexandra Lukash, Moran Azulay, Einav Halabi | 04.17.24

הפגנה לשחרור החטופים מול שער בגין, הקריה בתל אביב

Hamas rejects new cease-fire proposal, Mossad reports

'Sinwar does not want a humanitarian deal', Mossad says after proposal presented to Hamas by CIA head is turned down

Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon | 04.14.24

Sinwar stalls hostage negotiations, waits for Iran attack

Officials say Hamas leader hopes for a regional war to erupt after Tehran avenges its IRGC members slain in Damascus; he may get his wish in if all Iran axis groups unite against Israel

Itamar Eichner | 04.11.24

Amazon faces backlash for selling Sinwar's jihadist bildungsroman

The book, whose blurb advertises Sinwar's role in the Oct 7 atrocities, is a fictionalized account of a jihadist's formative years

Philip Podolsky/i24NEWS | 04.06.24

CIA chief visits region as Sinwar foils hostage deal

War cabinet convenes as hostage negotiations fail; Israeli official surprised by expected Biden announcement of pier to be established on Gaza shore to deliver aid

Itamar Eichner | 03.07.24

Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar

'Hamas aims to tarnish Israel's image globally during Ramadan'

Senior Israeli official denies reports of divisions within Hamas leadership, says hostage talks merely window dressing to buy time and weaponize Gazans' plight as humanitarian conditions worsen

Itamar Eichner, Yael Ciechanover | 03.07.24

Hamas political bureau leader Ismail Haniyeh and terror chief in Gaza Yahya Sinwar

Sinwar's solo decision to launch October 7 attack fractures Hamas leadership, report says

Unilateral decision-making by Sinwar and a select group of leaders has reportedly led to internal disagreements within Hamas

i24NEWS | 03.06.24

יחיא סינוואר, מוחמד בן עבד א-רחמן אאל ת'אני, בנימין נתניהו

Hamas officials to remain in Cairo for more negotiations

Israeli official says Sinwar proves he does not care about the suffering of Gazans and opts to continue bloodshed and cause regional chaos but if decides otherwise, negotiations with Israel can proceed

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 03.05.24

The critical days ahead of Israel in the war against Hamas

Analysis: Sinwar's ambition to harness Palestinians and Arab Israelis across the region has failed after October 7, but could prove successful during Ramadan

Avi Issacharoff | 03.04.24

With Sinwar incommunicado, mediators warn hostage deal could be delayed

In Hamas leader's last message over a week ago he tells senior members abroad not to rush to reach an agreement; Officials from Qatar and Egypt believe he expects war to spread to West Bank, inside Israel if IDF launches offensive on Rafah during Ramadan

Itamar Eichner, ynet correspondents | 03.04.24

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