Yahya Sinwar, the leader of the radical Palestinian movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip, will not agree to a cease-fire deal with Israel unless it contains a "credible plan to end the war." This was reported by "The Wall Street Journal" newspaper on Thursday, referring to its sources.
Sinwar's primary goal is the release of hundreds or even thousands of Palestinians from Israeli prisons in exchange for hostages held by Hamas. He also hopes the deal will lead to an end to hostilities in the enclave, along with the continued existence of Hamas, and will not agree to an agreement without "a credible plan to end the war."