Published: 9 October 2018
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Sinwar's hidden message: Calm for Gaza rehabilitation or war (Ynet)
The interview with Hamas leader in Gaza is a call for help, a moment before winter makes life in the strip hell and puts his rule at risk. And between the lines there's also a warning: this is the last chance for a change. If the stalemate in talks continues, Sinwar indicates he won't hesitate to go to war
Sinwar: 'It's time for a change, end the siege' (Ynet)
Itralian reporter Francesca Borri, writing for Yedioth Ahronoth, met and spoke to Hamas's leader in the Gaza Strip, Yahya Sinwar. Sinwar stresses prisoner exchange is an important part of any agreement with Israel, claims he is not interested in more fighting, but 'it doesn't mean I won't fight if needed.'
Israel is incomparably stronger than Hamas – but it will never win: Hamas leader in Gaza (Haaretz)
Yahya Sinwar tells Italian journalist that Gaza is 'not just poverty. Not just kids with no shoes. Gaza can be like Singapore or Dubai'
Abbas's ultimatum to Hamas: ‘Four weeks to hand over Gaza’ (Jerusalem Post)
Abbas is reportedly threatening cessation of all funds to the Strip if Hamas refuses
Donors consider new mechanism for assisting Gaza (Al-Monitor)
Donor countries to Gaza are looking for ways to transfer aid to Gaza Strip residents without the money falling into the pockets of Hamas
Photo: Borri and Sinwar (Ynet)