IDF Recovers Bodies of Israeli Soldier and Civilian Hostage in Gaza

An Israeli soldier was killed in fighting in Gaza, while the IDF recovered the body of Elia Toledano, who was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7. A senior U.S. official stated that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's "days are numbered" and that he has "American blood on his hands." President Biden urged Israel to focus on saving civilian lives in Gaza. Jewish Voice for Peace held protests in eight U.S. cities calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Israel turned to Egypt to mediate a new deal with Hamas for the release of hostages.