Israel-Hamas War Intensifies, Aid Groups Demand Ceasefire Amid Apocalyptic Conditions

US President Joe Biden condemns reported sexual assaults by Hamas during the Israel-Hamas war, calling on everyone to denounce the acts. The US military airlifts 36,000 pounds of supplies to Gaza, with additional flights expected in the coming days. More than 100 people were released by Hamas during a temporary truce, representing the first major diplomatic breakthrough in the conflict. The US State Department urges Israel to allow more humanitarian assistance into Gaza. Multiple strikes in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza result in casualties, with a major crisis unfolding at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. Lebanon's prime minister seeks to spare his country from any major war and calls for negotiations to solve ongoing border disputes with Israel. The Israeli military spokesperson clarifies comments made on civilian casualties in Gaza, stating that the numbers have not been confirmed. The US announces an additional $21 million in aid for Gaza, while Secretary of State Antony Blinken unveils a new policy to restrict visas to the US for extremists in the West Bank.