Israeli news is reporting that Yihya Sinwar has expressed interest in renewing negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release. As part of his request he has requested immunity from being killed by Israel. Supposedly Qatar is upset at Sinwar and Hamas for the situation that has dragged on. Supposedly Qatar has threatened Sinwar with freezing the Hamas accounts and that they will not be part of rebuilding Gaza. Qatar has told Sinwar, supposedly, that he needs to work to resolve this and not focus on his own fate.
I think if it gets that far, Israel should grant Sinwar temporary immunity for the duration of serious negotiations. If Israel feels he is leading them on for his own purposes and is not making serious offers and efforts, he loses his immunity. If immunity is needed to get him to the table, give it to him, but not open ended. If we think he is playing us, immuity is canceled. if a deal doesn't work out, immunity is canceled.
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