The leader of Hamas in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, is reportedly facing increased pressure from his military commanders to accept a ceasefire deal and end the ongoing conflict with Israel. According to CIA Director Bill Burns, Sinwar is being urged to consider the suffering in Gaza and the potential consequences of prolonging the war.
Burns, who has been actively involved in negotiations as the Biden administration's representative, emphasized the importance of seizing the current opportunity to reach a ceasefire agreement. Sinwar, believed to be hiding in tunnels beneath Khan Younis in Gaza, holds a pivotal role in Hamas' decision-making process regarding the deal.