Hamas captured 251 hostages on Oct. 7, 2023, in the terrorist attack that triggered the current war. Most have been released during previous ceasefires. Israel has managed to rescue only eight hostages alive. Fifty remain in Gaza, and Israeli officials believe around 20 are still alive.

Israel is facing fierce condemnation after a pair of strikes on a Gaza hospital killed five journalists as well as medical workers and others on Monday. At least 20 people were killed in the attack,

Israeli strikes on Gaza City forced more families to flee on Tuesday as protests swept Israel, with demonstrators demanding the release of hostages and an end to the war. Overnight bombardments destroyed homes and roads,