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Negotiations Pressure: Haniya's Role is Limited
Concerns about targeting Haniya negatively impacting hostage negotiations appear unfounded, as he is viewed as a minor player in the process. Instead, removing him could increase pressure on Hamas. Historically, Hamas has shown a willingness to engage in negotiations when faced with higher pressure, suggesting that current escalation may prompt them to negotiate. The focus of negotiations has been mainly on the humanitarian release of specific hostages, highlighting differing opinions among families of hostages regarding the ongoing talks.