Yahya Sinwar is the leader of Hamas in Gaza, a position he has held since 2017.
He is among the most senior officials in Hamas alongside Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas's political leadership, who is based in Doha, Qatar.
As the horrors of October 7 unfolded, Hamas sought to initiate a second stage to their attack, which would have seen attacks on Tel Aviv and Dimona.
After again stressing that the IDF would carry out its invasion of Rafah, Netanyahu explained that "absolute evil cannot be defeated when it is left to its own devices."
IDF Brig.-Gen. Jacob Nagel states that there is not sufficient pressure on Hamas for a hostage deal, explains Rafah attack considerations.
IDF Lt.-Col. (res.) Avi Kalo spoke on 103FM about the progress in hostage deal talks, stating that negotiations are less complex but still very difficult.
Former senior Shin Bet investigator, who interrogated Hamas chief Sinwar for over 150 hours, makes the case for limiting concessions to the terror group over hostage negotiations.
The official explained that this is the first time since the current round of negotiations started that the negotiating team has more specific positions and discretion to finalize a variety of items.
In the search for Hamas leadership, IDF uncovers opulent hideaways. IDF commander Elichan leads the mission through luxury homes turned terror hubs.
Is the Gazan public fed up with Hamas? It's really not clear.
Zvi Yehezkeli comments on the current war, Biden and America, and the state of Palestinians in Gaza.
Israel wanted to shake up the situation by making Gaza Chief Yahya Sinwar and Deif nervous that if the IDF could get to Issa, he could also get to them.