A senior Israeli official claims that military pressure against Hamas is working, despite the terror group not yet shifting its approach in hostage talks. The official states that cracks have been identified within Hamas due to the IDF's offensive in Gaza. However, Hamas insists on sticking to the original terms of the deal, which Israel refuses. The official also suggests that some Hamas operatives holding hostages may leave the Strip due to the offensive.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/while-hamas-has-yet-to-cave-in-hostage-talks-israeli-official-insists-military-pressure-working/
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