
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire : Israeli media has shared the information quoting government sources. Sources said that Israel has rejected all those reports in which the body of former Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in Gaza, could be handed over in exchange of hostages. The Jerusalem Post quoted sources as saying that Israel will not hand over the body of hardcore Hamas terrorist Yahya Sinwar to Hamas under the deal.
Earlier on Monday (January 13) evening, Arabic media outlet Al Arabiya/Al Hadath had reported in its report that Hamas had requested to hand over the body of former Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar during the first phase of the deal.
Israel and Hamas are very close to a deal regarding hostages
The news of not returning the body of Yahya Sinwar has come at a time when Israel and Hamas are very close to a deal regarding ceasefire and hostages in Gaza. At the same time, outgoing US President Joe Biden, during an address at the State Department on Monday (January 13) afternoon, said, “Negotiations to ensure the release of 100 Israeli hostages in Gaza and end the war there after nearly 15 months.” “Finally succeeding.” He further said, “We are very close to the proposal that I detailed months ago and it is finally going to prove successful.”
At the same time, Israeli media has given information quoting diplomatic officials. He said, “The deal is almost final. However, approval from Hamas is still awaited.” According to information received about the deal, 33 Israeli hostages will be released in the first phase. On the other hand, under this the Israeli army will retreat. Although it will not come out completely. Talks regarding the second phase will begin on the 16th day.
How was Yahya Sinwar killed??
Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind of the biggest attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, was killed by the Israeli Army during a military operation on October 16, 2024. However, till then the Israeli soldiers were not aware that they had killed Yahya Sinwar.
Sinwar’s body was buried in Israel itself
When Israeli soldiers reached the spot on the morning of 17 October (Thursday), they were shocked to see the body of Yahya Sinwar in the debris. After this, after confirmation by his DNA test, the body of the Hamas Chief was brought to Israel and buried at a secret place.