Footage: Al-Qassam snipers strike 4 Israeli soldiers in northern Gaza

Source: The godfather of this approach is Boehler's friend, Palestinian businessman Bashar al-Masri

Source: Washington demanded the release of the American captive in exchange for pressure to stop the war, but Hamas insisted on the release of 250 Palestinian prisoners

Source: After the discussions, a meeting was arranged between Boehler and Hamas leaders, including Basem Naim, Osama Hamdan, and Taher al-Nounou

Source: The discussion focused on Hamas' thought process and how to convince it to release Idan Alexander

Source: Trump was seeking to complete the deal before the State of the Union address, but "Israel's" interference and its massive attack on Boehler complicated and foiled the deal

Source: After the meeting between Boehler and Hamas leaders, a meeting took place between Boehler and Khalil al-Hayya in the presence of Bashar al-Masri

Source: The discussion also focused on Hamas's view of Washington's role and its vision for ending the war

Source: Talks began last February between Adam Boehler and figures close to Hamas

Source to Al Mayadeen: There exists an active, constant communication channel between Hamas and the US administration

Exclusive source to Al Mayadeen: Bahbah had obtained official approval from the US administration to begin talks with Hamas

Al Mayadeen's correspondent in southern Lebanon: An Israeli unit advanced toward the al-Majidiyah plain, near a Lebanese army position in the eastern sector

Support and Stability Apparatus (SSA) chief Abdel Ghani al-Kikli confirmed dead.