Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar rejects US calls for peace talks in Gaza

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is not willing to participate in peace talks, according to the U.S. State Department. Sinwar has been directing Hamas operations from Gaza and is reportedly counting on escalating conflict in the region. Ceasefire discussions have stalled due to new demands from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The U.S. has urged Sinwar to engage in talks, emphasizing that a ceasefire would benefit the Palestinian people. Sinwar, who took over Hamas leadership after Ismail Haniyeh's assassination, is considered a key figure behind the recent attacks on Israel. He remains a high-priority target for Israel but has evaded capture.