The death of Yahya Sinouar, the Hamas leader in Gaza and considered the architect behind the October 7 massacres in Israel, has opened “a new perspective” for a potential ceasefire in the Palestinian territory, according to Josep Borrell, the European Union’s foreign policy chief.
Speaking to journalists during a G7 defense ministers’ meeting in Naples, Italy, Borrell emphasized the need to seize this moment to achieve a ceasefire and secure the release of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza. He stated, “After the death of Yahya Sinouar, a new perspective opens, and we must take advantage of it to achieve a ceasefire and work towards a political solution.”
Borrell described this situation as an opportunity for an agreement that could lead to both a ceasefire and increased humanitarian aid. He noted on his social media account that Sinouar’s death represents “a turning point in the Middle East,” calling for the release of hostages and an end to conflicts in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon.
World leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, have expressed hope that Sinouar’s death could pave the way for a ceasefire and hostage release, with Biden referring to it as “a path to peace” in the region. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cautioned that while Sinouar’s death was a goal for the Israeli government since October 7, it does not signify the end of the war in Gaza but rather “the beginning of the end.”
This article is originally published on arabnews.fr
