“Yahya Sinwar is alive and continues to make important decisions,” The New York Times reports.

According to an article from The New York Times, US intelligence agencies claim that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is still alive and actively involved in key decisions. He rejects any proposals for a prisoner exchange, seeking to provoke a full-scale clash with Israel. However, Sinwar feels frustrated by the lack of support from Iran.

According to information from Israeli sources, after the airstrike, contact with Sinvar was lost. The Israeli Defense Minister said that traces had been found indicating the possible presence of the Hamas leader earlier in one of the tunnels. At the same time, American officials claim that Sinwar, despite the difficulties in negotiations and military actions, hopes for further escalation of the conflict.

Israel has not confirmed the death of the Hamas leader, but also has no evidence of his survival. The situation remains tense and the parties continue to monitor developments.