Mustafa Muhammad Abu Ara, a senior Hamas leader, died in Israeli custody after his health deteriorated. The Palestinian Prisoners' Affairs Commission accused Israel of 'torturing' Abu Ara, who had been imprisoned for 12 years.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu downplayed Palestinian civilian casualties in a speech to the US Congress. The Gaza conflict has killed over 39,000 Palestinians and displaced 2.3 million.
Vice President Harris criticized the Gaza crisis and called for a quick ceasefire and release of hostages. Australia, New Zealand, and Canada also called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Demonstrations for peace were held in Tel Aviv, with protesters calling for an end to the war and a revival of Palestinian-Israeli relations. US President Joe Biden urged Netanyahu to reach a swift agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages.
Netanyahu met with Elon Musk after his speech to the US Congress to discuss technological cooperation. The families of the American-Israeli hostages held in Gaza expressed optimism after a meeting with Biden and Netanyahu, hoping for a soon-to-be agreement.
Mustafa Muhammad Abu Ara, a Hamas leader, died in Israeli custody in the West Bank due to a severe deterioration in his health.
