Halevi, while delivering the situational assessment, commented on the strike that killed Rafa’a Salameh, commander of the Khan Yunis Brigade, which was confirmed earlier on Sunday.
Hamas later released a statement on its official Telegram channel denying the claims that the negotiations would "halt."
Haddad, whose Reels video went viral, said, "Just as we reached your family, we will reach you too," he said, holding the passports of his wife and children.
The terrorist was hiding in a school in Khan Yunis
The trip by journalists is important because it provides the first reactions among correspondents to Israel’s operations in this area of southern Gaza.
The family of Mahmoud Biyari has lobbied the state to return their loved one, and has also sought to include him among the list of hostages still held by Hamas.
The strike was carried out using intelligence information provided by the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and the southern command.