Hamas in Search of New Leader as Yahya Sinwar Steps Down

Israel claims that Hamas is leaderless and scrambling to find a new chief after Yahya Sinwar, the orchestrator of the October 7 attack, dropped off the radar. Israel has concentrated its military operations in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, where Sinwar is from, and released a video purportedly showing him with his family in a tunnel. The IDF insists that its operations are tightening the noose around Hamas's leadership, while Hamas officials have stated that Sinwar would fight to the death rather than surrender. The search for a new leader within Hamas is underway, with Mohammed Deif being seen as a potential replacement. Deadly fighting continues in Gaza, with Israel warning of further offensive action if hostages are not released.