File photo- Hamas's new political leader Yahya Sinwar. AFP
“Various media say he’s spoken to Qatari mediators who have been trying to negotiate a ceasefire and hostage release deal,” BBC said.
Last week, when the Israeli military released a photo of its Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi at his desk, an infographic in the background showed a question mark over the wanted man’s face, highlighting uncertainty about his status.
Hamas does not appear to have altered its demands in ceasefire talks, Israel’s Kan radio station said in the wake of Sinwar’s re-emergence, citing what it described as a "well-informed source."
No deal appears likely at present given outstanding differences on several points, including the fate of the Philadelphi corridor, a strategic strip of land on the Egypt-Gaza border, prominent Israeli journalist Amit Segal reported.
The Israeli army said two joint operations last week in Gaza, involving the Israeli security agency, have killed three Hamas fighters who were involved in the 7 October operation.
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