Mossad Chief Barnea: Hamas Games and Female Hostages in Israel-Hamas War

Mossad Director David Barnea has expressed "zero tolerance for games from Hamas" in negotiations over hostages, warning that such tactics will only lead to increased military pressure from Israel. Barnea's statement comes after a temporary ceasefire brought back 86 Israeli hostages taken by Hamas, but left around 130-150 more and the remains of dead hostages still in Hamas's hands. Barnea was instructed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to have his staff in Qatar return to Israel to demonstrate Jerusalem's commitment to continuing the war if Hamas fails to keep its word. The leaked statement provides rare insight into the Mossad's role in normalization talks and contacts with countries with whom Israel does not have diplomatic relations.