Reports suggest that Yahya Sinwar, Hamas leader, may have instructed hostage-takers to kill all Israeli hostages in case of his death. Israel's top hostage negotiator, Gershon Baskin, warns that this could be a "moment of doom" for the hostages. However, he also sees an opportunity for Israel to negotiate a ceasefire and secure the release of remaining hostages.

Source: https://www.wionews.com/world/did-sinwar-order-hamas-to-kill-all-hostages-in-case-of-his-death-israels-top-hostage-negotiator-said-this-769930