News about ceasefire, Hamas, and Israel

Today, Israel carried out a remarkable rescue operation, freeing four hostages held by Hamas. We're committed to getting the release of all the hostages, and we expect Hamas to release them all — but if they don't, we'll do whatever it takes to get them all back home. Hamas is… pic.twitter.com/vxqxqBt0fz

Not only did Israel rescue four hostages, but it also denied Hamas and its ilk tens of prisoners for each rescued captive if a ceasefire deal is implemented. Terrorists that could have been swapped for the four hostages will now remain behind bars.

Qatar and Egypt have told Hamas leaders in recent days that they face possible arrest, freezing of their assets, sanctions and expulsion from their haven in Doha if they don’t agree to a cease-fire with Israel, officials familiar with the talks said - WSJ.

'This is a tactical success... But does it change the big picture? Is Hamas now going to be demoralized? I doubt that. Probably, strategically, it doesn't really move the needle,' @perry_dan discusses the possible effects the rescue operation could have on the negotiations pic.twitter.com/BQrEwPjci9