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Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Ezz El-Din Al-Haddad and Khalil al-Hayya are "next" on Israel's list after the confirmation of Sinwar's death.
Hamas said on Friday that it is still consulting with Palestinian forces and factions regarding the US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff ceasefire proposal in Gaza that was received via mediators.
High hopes are pinned on the US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff ceasefire proposal in Gaza after Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu announced accepting it; while Hamas said in a statement that it has received it via mediators and will ‘study it responsibly’.
If confirmed, these discussions mark a significant shift for Hamas, which has long insisted that any proposal must include a permanent ceasefire and a full withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza—preconditions that Tel Aviv has roundly rejected.
At least 100 individuals, including women and children, were killed and dozens more were injured in intense artillery and air strikes that hit densely populated residential areas since dawn.
Hamas reported in a statement that the recent strikes across northern and southern Gaza have killed entire families, condemning the United Nations and its agencies for their “complete absence of any effective action” in response to these “acts of genocide.”
Hamas said it expected humanitarian aid to enter Gaza immediately, based on understandings reached with the United States and communicated to mediators.
Hamas described Netanyahu as “posing a danger to the region and the world,” calling for an international response amid the ongoing hostilities.
In a statement, the Military wing of Hamas, Al-Qassam Brigades, announced that the Zionist soldier holding American citizenship, “Edan Alexander,” was released in Khan Younis “following communications with the U.S. administration, as part of the ongoing efforts by mediators to establish a ceasefire, open the crossings, and deliver aid and relief to our people in the Gaza Strip.”
Hamas has said it was in contact with the U.S. administration over the past few days, whereby Israeli-American soldier Idan Alexander would be released.
Trump confirmed that three captives have died, decreasing the number of living captives until recent time from 24 to 21.
“If Mr. Netanyahu’s son or the son of one of the coalition ministers had been here, I promise you, this war would have stopped long ago and they would all have returned to their homes.”
In a video statement, Shadid said their vision includes a ceasefire supported by regional and international guarantees, along with a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the enclave.
This revelation has sparked outrage among families of the captives, who are seeking clarity on the status of their relatives still being held in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
The delegation members begun meetings with Egyptian officials to present Hamas's vision for a ceasefire, an end to the war, and a prisoner exchange, all within the framework of a comprehensive agreement that includes a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the reconstruction of the Strip.
Egypt continues to play a central role as a mediator between Hamas and Israel, with Cairo working closely with regional and international partners to broker a lasting truce and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The source added that Hamas consultations are continuing to reach a permanent ceasefire agreement in Gaza, affirming that Egyptian-Qatari mediation efforts are continuing to stop the Palestinian bloodshed and allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
He slammed the “impossible conditions” set by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in response to a recent ceasefire proposal by the mediators, reiterating rejection of Tel Aviv's demand for the group to disarm.
"We announce that we have lost contact with the group holding soldier Edan Alexander after a direct strike targeted their location, and we are still trying to reach them until this moment."
Hamas affirmed their commitment to positive engagement with any proposals that lead to a permanent ceasefire, a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, an end to Palestinians’ suffering, and a serious prisoner exchange deal.
