Israel's Controversial Plan to Flood Gaza Tunnels with Seawater to Combat Hamas

Israel is considering using seawater to flood the extensive tunnel system in Gaza to drive out Hamas militants. Meanwhile, Israeli hostages have reported physical and sexual abuse by their Hamas captors, with some female hostages stating that they were touched inappropriately. Former Bernie Sanders campaign press secretary Briahna Joy Gray faced backlash for denying the validity of accounts of Israeli women raped by Hamas terrorists. Planned Parenthood condemned Hamas' acts of violence, including sexual assault, and called for reproductive and maternal health care to be provided during periods of violence. Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Eli Cohen revoked the residence visa of a UN official for alleged silence on Hamas' terrorist attacks. Gazan residents criticized Hamas for terrorizing them and failing to provide aid. The IDF and Shin Bet released images of Hamas leaders killed in strikes. Senator John Fetterman defended Israel's retaliatory strikes against Hamas and condemned claims of war crimes. Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant emphasized the need to destroy Hamas. University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill faced pressure for allowing antisemitic speakers on campus. Women's organizations were criticized for their silence on Hamas' crimes against women. Israel's Ambassador to the UN screened footage of Hamas attacks at Harvard University. The "Outnumbered" panel discussed Hamas' sex crimes against Israeli women. The IDF continues to target Hamas in underground tunnels. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized women's rights organizations for ignoring Hamas' sex crimes. The Pentagon is in contact with Israel on a daily basis to discuss security assistance. Rep. Elise Stefanik challenged Harvard University's president on antisemitism on campus. The State Department implemented a visa restriction policy due to violence in the West Bank. A conservative group urged Speaker Mike Johnson to block President Biden's supplemental aid request. FBI Director Christopher Wray described the unprecedented level of terror threats facing the US. University presidents faced questions about antisemitism on college campuses. A residential building in Ashkelon was damaged by a rocket fired from Gaza. A Lebanese soldier was killed by Israeli shelling. The leader of Qatar accused Israel of committing "crimes of genocide" in Gaza. The IDF commander described the intense day of fighting against Hamas. The US suspects that Hamas is refusing to release female hostages to prevent them from revealing the horrors they experienced.