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What does the killing of Hamas' leader mean for the hostages still held in Gaza?

The Israeli military said Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in battle. Does Sinwar's death spell an endgame for Israel? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to former Israeli hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin.

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Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.