ceasefire

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon • Anti-Israel protests continue on US college campuses • Hamas gives positive sign for hostage deal

Susan Sarandon claimed that Hamas was rejecting ceasefires because they were "terrible deals" and that accusations of Hamas committing rape were "myths."

Sadiq Khan apologized for his comments and reaffirmed that the rabbi had been a good friend to him and that he was sorry for the hurt caused by the comments.

Hamas proposes a five-year cease-fire and political transition if a Palestinian state is established. The move signals a shift from armed combat, including dissolving its military wing.

On Wednesday, al-Hayya told Al-Aksa TV that Hamas maintained its demand that a hostage deal would include a permanent ceasefire.

A large majority of American Jews said they continue to feel strong emotional bonds to Israel, and it makes them proud to be Jewish. 

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said there was a "misuse of this mediation for narrow political interests."

Protests in the art world over Israel’s war with Hamas have become commonplace since Oct. 7, and some artists unsuccessfully pushed for Israel’s exclusion from the Biennale because of the war.

While the latest hostage deal appealed to many of Hamas's demands, their rejection of it shows they do not want a resolution.

Activist Riddhi Patel made controversial statements, following pro-Palestinian activists protesting several city council meetings for not introducing a ceasefire resolution.