The recent killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is set to increase pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to wind down the war in Gaza.
While Sinwar’s death could create an opening for a ceasefire, the reality is complex, with ongoing crises in the Middle East presenting hurdles for Biden’s peace efforts.
Israel’s simultaneous fight against Hezbollah in Lebanon and preparations to retaliate against Iran are making the region even more unstable.
Jonathan Panikoff, a former U.S. intelligence officer, says this moment could push Biden to press harder for a ceasefire, but success depends on Netanyahu and the new Hamas leader.
This latest twist adds to the broader diplomatic challenges facing Biden in the Middle East, where the stakes keep rising.
