"Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Faces Exile from Gaza, Similar to Arafat's Fate - Report"

Israeli officials have reportedly discussed allowing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to leave the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of all remaining hostages, drawing parallels to Yasser Arafat's departure from Lebanon in 1982. This potential exile of Sinwar and other senior Hamas members is seen as a favorable option by Israeli officials, with the aim of ending Hamas leadership. Discussions also include a wider ceasefire and hostage deal, with the possibility of staged releases of Israeli captives in exchange for the withdrawal of IDF troops from Gaza.