Gaza Strip
Approximately 300,000 to 400,000 noncombatants remain in Rafah.
Israeli observers differ on Egypt’s role regarding the estimated 50 tunnels linking Gaza to Sinai, but agree the situation must be managed cautiously.
“Contrary to allegations against Israel made by the International Court of Justice, what’s happening is not genocide,” the president said at the White House celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month.
The U.S. national security advisor met on Sunday and Monday with Israeli and Palestinian officials.
A senior official said the decision to request arrest warrants gives encouragement to Israel to continue its “war of extermination” against Hamas.
“My main job since then is to talk about my friends who are still hostage in Gaza,” says Oct. 7 survivor Laura Blajman-Kadar.
“I am Ella Elyakim, I am Noam’s daughter, I am 8 years old and am a hostage of Hamas.”
The new flag outside Netiv Ha’asara reportedly measures some 40 feet by 55 feet and was placed on a 165-foot pole.
The U.S. National Security Advisor met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.
Despite the ongoing conflict, Israel has repeatedly stressed that “there are no limits on the amount of humanitarian aid that can enter Gaza.”
The commencement speaker also said that “both sides have suffered heavy casualties since Oct. 7.”
On Friday, 150 trucks rolled into Gaza with fruits and vegetables bought by merchants “intended for Hamas members and the civilian population.”
