(Israel Hayom) Ariel Kahana - A senior Israeli source told Israel Hayom that they expect Yahya Sinwar's brother, Muhammad, to assume control of Hamas in Gaza, including managing the Israeli hostage situation. However, they expressed pessimism regarding the chances of reaching a deal with Muhammad Sinwar, saying, "He is no less a radical than his brother and is an arch-terrorist like him." Israel understands that dismantling Hamas's civilian control over Gaza, and its control of incoming supplies from the world, is key to achieving its war objectives. A new proposal being considered involves private American companies being responsible for bringing aid through Israeli border crossings and distributing it to civilian centers in Gaza. The IDF would be responsible for security, but soldiers would not be involved in the actual food distribution. The senior official stated that Sinwar's elimination would not bring an end to the war. "The objectives have not yet been achieved. Hamas still has military strength in the Strip, civilian control, and there are 101 hostages that need to be brought home."
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