New York Times: The new Hamas leader complicates negotiations – How can it stand in the way of truce

Under the title “Hamas has a new leader in Gaza. His next test: Negotiations for a ceasefire »The New York Times describes the situation that is shaped by new developments on consultations to reach an agreement between Israel and Hamas. The report notes that the rise of IZ al-Din al-Handad in the hierarchy suggests that Hamas will remain firm in place, demanding the complete end of the war before releasing all the remaining hostages. As the United States is pushing for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the decision of the fighter organization will largely depend on its new de facto leader in Gaza. Commander IZ al-Din al-Handad took over the military wing in Gaza after the murder of Mohammed Sinuar by the Israeli forces, according to New York Times sources. On Thursday, Brigadier Efi Defrin, a spokesman for the Israeli Army, said Al Hadad is the […]
Source: News Beast

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