Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may have ordered the execution of hostages if he was killed, according to an Israeli negotiator. Sinwar died after being encountered by the IDF, raising concerns about the fate of the remaining hostages in Gaza. Top US officials have assessed that there is a slim chance of a deal being brokered between Israel and Hamas. The negotiator called for Israel to issue a clear call for the release of hostages and to reach out to Egypt and Qatar to renew negotiations.