Israel and Hamas have reached a deal to release dozens of hostages and a temporary cease-fire. This marks the first de-escalation efforts since the war began last month.
It’s called The Red Balloon Campaign and over the last two and a half weeks, it’s gained traction all around the world including cities like Rome, Barcelona, Berlin, Athens, Sydney and Capetown.
Israel is continuing to launch more airstrikes across Gaza hoping to wipe out Hamas for good. The United Nations is calling the conflict an "increasingly dire humanitarian situation", but here in Houston there are some differing opinions