"On the Hamas front, Saudi Arabia exerts influence indirectly, particularly through Egypt and Qatar," Obaid said. "And the Qataris, frankly, are feeling the pressure. Their close association with Hamas is now a liability, and it's in their own interest to facilitate Hamas's agreement to the Saudi-led plan."

Hamas made a mistake,’ an analyst tells the Sun. ‘They hoped to increase the Israeli public’s pressure on the government to end the war. Instead they

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel must "complete" the defeat of Hamas in Gaza to secure the release of hostages, ahead of a cabinet meeting to discuss an updated war plan."It is necessary to complete the defeat of the enemy in Gaza,

Hamas said on Sunday it was prepared to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza, if Israel meets certain conditions, after a video it released showing an emaciated captive drew sharp criticism from Western powers.