Hamas leader's body could be ‘bargaining chip’ for Israeli hostages held in Gaza, Israeli sources say

The body of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could be used as a “bargaining chip” to secure the release of Israeli hostages from Gaza captivity, Israeli sources told CNN on Saturday, Report informs via Israeli media.

Over 100 hostages remain in Hamas captivity, although the Hamas has killed many.

“If Hamas wants to swap his remains for Israelis, dead or alive, then fine,” according to an Israeli diplomatic source.

One source told CNN that Sinwar’s return to Gaza may even depend on such a deal, saying, “Otherwise, handing him over is not going to happen.”