Hamas Releases American Hostages, IDF Suspects Delaying Tactics

Israel Defense Forces traded fire with Hezbollah terrorists on the northern border with Lebanon, resulting in the death of an Israeli-American soldier. Meanwhile, the United Nations Secretary-General called for Israel to spare civilians and infrastructure in its airstrikes against Hamas and emphasized the need for a two-state solution. The first convoy of humanitarian aid arrived in Gaza, but Palestinian officials expressed concern over the exclusion of fuel supplies. Senator Marsha Blackburn raised concerns that humanitarian aid could end up in the hands of terrorists. Leftist commentator Hasan Piker raised over $1 million for Palestinian medical relief. The Gaza health ministry claims that over 4,000 Palestinians, including 1,756 children, have been killed since the conflict began. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi rejected the idea of Palestinian refugees settling in the Sinai Peninsula. Israel's Ambassador to the UN and the families of Israeli hostages called for the release of children held captive by Hamas. The Israeli Defense Minister vowed to lead Israel to victory against Hamas, while former Michigan Rep. Justin Amash revealed that several of his relatives were killed in a church damaged by an Israeli airstrike. The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is set to open for civilians fleeing the violence.