Israel-Hamas war: Sinwar out of contact, Hamas mulling leadership change

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The Gaza-based Hamas leadership faces upheaval amid the dismantling of battalions in Khan Younis and an imminent offensive in Rafah. Key figures like Yahya Sinwar, Mohammad Deif, and Issa remain elusive to security forces, casting uncertainty over ongoing negotiations. Defense Minister Gallant observes a significant distrust among Hamas commanders, signaling internal turmoil. Leadership abroad seeks new Gaza leaders, suggesting power struggles. In Khan Younis, around 200 suspects surrender, indicating a loss of militant resolve despite being armed. Gallant declares the defeat of Hamas's Khan Younis Brigade, highlighting its military ineffectiveness. The remaining forces, concentrated in central camps and the Rafah Brigade, face collapse without IDF intervention.