"Massive Protest in Downtown LA Demands Cease-Fire in Gaza"

Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through downtown Los Angeles, calling for an end to the Israel-Hamas war and a ceasefire in Gaza. Similar demonstrations took place in other major U.S. cities. Israel has endorsed a proposed ceasefire and hostage release deal, leaving it up to Hamas to agree. International mediators are working to broker a pact before the start of Ramadan, which would also allow aid to reach desperate Palestinians in northern Gaza. United States military planes have begun airdrops of meals into Gaza, with Jordan and Egypt also conducting airdrops, while aid groups urge the opening of crossings into Gaza.