According to reports, US Secretary of Defense Austin said on the 18th local time that the death of Palestinian Islamic Resistance leader Yahya Sinwar created an opportunity to achieve a cease-fire, and the US side called on Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah in Lebanon to seize this opportunity. The report said that when asked about Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's vow to continue fighting, Austin said, “We'll see how the situation develops.” “But clearly now there is an opportunity to change course, and we hope that all parties, whether in Gaza or Lebanon, can take advantage of this opportunity,” Austin said. According to the report, Austin also said that the US military stationed in the Middle East is always ready to support Israel in its defense. According to the latest news on October 18, Hamas confirmed the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar through a video statement. Khalil Haya, a senior Hamas official, said that Israeli detainees will not be released until Israel's aggression against the Gaza Strip stops and the Israeli army withdraws.

According to reports, US Secretary of Defense Austin said on the 18th local time that the death of Palestinian Islamic Resistance leader Yahya Sinwar created an opportunity to achieve a cease-fire, and the US side called on Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah in Lebanon to seize this opportunity. The report said that when asked about Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's vow to continue fighting, Austin said, “We'll see how the situation develops.” “But clearly now there is an opportunity to change course, and we hope that all parties, whether in Gaza or Lebanon, can take advantage of this opportunity,” Austin said. According to the report, Austin also said that the US military stationed in the Middle East is always ready to support Israel in its defense. According to the latest news on October 18, Hamas confirmed the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar through a video statement. Khalil Haya, a senior Hamas official, said that Israeli detainees will not be released until Israel's aggression against the Gaza Strip stops and the Israeli army withdraws.