Known for his hardline stance, Sinwar has close ties to Hamas’ armed wing and wields considerable influence over cease-fire agreements, particularly regarding the fate of Israeli hostages.

A founding member of the Qassam Brigades, Hamas' military wing, established in the 1990s, he was code-named The Guest and led the Qassam Brigades for over two decades, becoming a key architect of its strategies and operations.

The Israeli military conducted operations in Rafah on Sunday, targeting two Hamas compounds in the southern Gaza city and seizing a large cache of weapons, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported.

The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) have called on Hamas to accept Israel's proposal to end the ongoing war in Gaza. This appeal comes after the comprehensive deal was outlined by US President Joe Biden.

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, Gaza, that resulted in the deaths of numerous civilians. Guterres emphasised the urgent need to stop the violence, stating that there is no safe place in Gaza and expressing his horror at the tragic loss of innocent lives.

Tel Aviv was rocked by the first rocket attack since January, as sirens blared throughout the city and parts of central Israel on Sunday. According to the Israeli health ministry, rockets were launched, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.

A senior Hamas representative, Osama Hamdan, has denied any new negotiations with Israel, dismissing Israeli media reports that suggested possible talks for a Gaza truce.

The World Court, also known as the International Court of Justice (ICJ), has issued an urgent order for Israel to immediately stop its military offensive in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza. This ruling is a result of a case brought by South Africa, which accuses Israel of committing genocide.

US President Joe Biden has firmly rejected allegations that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. During a White House event celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month, Biden addressed guests in the Rose Garden, where he reiterated his support for Israel amidst ongoing conflict with Hamas.

Israeli security forces demolished the home of Fadi Jamjoom in eastern Jerusalem, who perpetrated a terror attack in February resulting in the deaths of two Israelis.

Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, held a poignant meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem on Tuesday with widows and orphans of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) who lost their fathers in the line of duty during conflicts with Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

A senior Hamas official said Israel now had to decide whether to accept or 'obstruct' a truce in Palestinian land following seven months of fighting.