Editorial: La Vanguardia

• The death of Yahya Sinuar, Hamas leader, does not seem to lead to a ceasefire or the end of the armed conflict in the Gaza Strip or the Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon.
• The Islamist group Hamas is weakened and without leadership in the territory.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes it clear that 'the job isn't done' and that Sinuar's death is just the beginning of the end.
• Hamas insists it will not release hostages until Israel completely withdraws from Gaza.
• Netanyahu is determined to continue his militaristic policy to achieve victory.
• Netanyahu can continue with his policy until the US presidential election as there will be no pressure from this country.
• Sinuar's assassination further destabilizes Hamas and strengthens Israeli political and military leaders.

Conclusion: Both the Israeli and Hamas reaction indicate that the death of the Hamas leader will not end the suffering in Gaza, Lebanon, nor free the Israeli hostages.

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