Israeli officials interviewed believed that a cease-fire with Lebanon would help to successfully end the war in Gaza. “What Hamas wants is support from Hezbollah and other organizations. Once ties have been cut, it is possible to reach an agreement. This is a strategic achievement. Hamas is fighting alone.” The media quoted a Palestinian source involved in Israel's cease-fire negotiations as saying that Hamas no longer believes that Hezbollah is responsible for it or the war in Gaza, and that the cessation of hostilities with Lebanon may lead to a change in Hamas's position on the terms of the hostage deal.

Israeli officials interviewed believed that a cease-fire with Lebanon would help to successfully end the war in Gaza. “What Hamas wants is support from Hezbollah and other organizations. Once ties have been cut, it is possible to reach an agreement. This is a strategic achievement. Hamas is fighting alone.” The media quoted a Palestinian source involved in Israel's cease-fire negotiations as saying that Hamas no longer believes that Hezbollah is responsible for it or the war in Gaza, and that the cessation of hostilities with Lebanon may lead to a change in Hamas's position on the terms of the hostage deal.