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Hadad’s leadership style appears more pragmatic than that of his predecessors. He is reported to favor negotiations, including potentially releasing more hostages if Israel withdraws and ends the conflict, though his stance has hardened following the deaths of his sons earlier this year. Importantly, he aligns with the stance that no hostages should be released unless Israel fully pulls out, a condition unlikely to be fulfilled amid ongoing hostilities.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has issued a stark warning, stating that Hamas’s new military leader and remaining members abroad are "next in line" for targeted strikes. The Israeli campaign aims to weaken Hamas significantly but faces the challenge of a highly resilient adversary that has reconstituted much of its fighting capacity.