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Sinwar believes latest round of talks ‘a bluff,’ is seeking to expand conflict beyond Gaza — WSJ
Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip Yahya Sinwar speaks during a rally marking Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day, in Gaza City, April 14, 2023. (Mohammed Abed/AFP)
Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar believes the latest round of hostage-ceasefire negotiations are “a bluff” meant to grant Israel further time to continue its military offensive against the Gaza-ruling terror group, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing Arab mediators.
The mediators say that Sinwar is seeking to intensify pressure on Israel by expanding the conflict beyond Gaza, including by launching attacks from the West Bank.
The comments are included in a report on the attempted suicide bombing in Tel Aviv claimed by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, with Hebrew media outlets identifying the attacker as a Palestinian from the West Bank.
