Report: Israel mulling not killing Hamas chiefs, deporting them to free hostages, end war

Israel is reportedly weighing an option of not killing Hamas leaders in Gaza Yahya Sinwar and Muhammad Deif, if and when the opportunity arises, handing them immunity of sorts and deporting them to Qatar or another country as part of a solution that would secure the release of all hostages held in Gaza and end the war against the terror group.

The Kan public broadcaster, citing several unnamed Israeli sources, reports that the security and political leadership have been discussing such an option, though there is no concrete proposal on the table at this time.

Stressing that this is a long-term option that isn’t relevant right now, Kan cites a source saying any such plan must not harm the stated goal of dismantling Hamas’s leadership and military capabilities.

Another source is quoted as saying that “deporting the Hamas leadership abroad doesn’t contradict the war goals.”