Sinwar is running scared

(JNS) — The Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who has eluded Israeli crosshairs since Oct. 7, is making it a precondition to a ceasefire and hostage release deal that Israel spare his life, according to reporting in Asharq al-Awsat, an Arabic publication in London.

Israel media reported, citing Egyptian officials who spoke anonymously with Asharq al-Awsat and other Arabic media, that Cario presented a stipulation to U.S. counterparts on behalf of the Oct. 7 terror attack mastermind. 

“Should a deal be struck alongside the return of hostages, ‘Sinwar insists on guarantees for his safety and life,’ meaning Israel must commit to refraining from assassinating him post-agreement,” Ynet reported.

“Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader linked to the Oct. 7 attacks, who once stated that it would be an honor to die fighting Israel, has reportedly made his own survival a prerequisite for any cease-fire in Gaza,” wrote Marc Zell, chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel. “According to a senior Egyptian official, Sinwar has stressed that his safety must be guaranteed, and that Israel should not target him.”

“Sinwar wants everyone to be a martyr—except for him,” wrote David Greenfield, CEO and executive director of Met Council.