Bodies, all places. Every one of us knows somebody who has been killed, taken in captivity. He was saying mommy, we are trying to get out of here, but im bleeding, we were shot. Everyone who was shot. And she said mommy, im afraid i will die. This is the Worst Nightmare for every mother in the world. We are in hell right now. That is where we. Are we want to live without the fear of terrorist crossing our border. Every hour there is news of people being bombed in their homes and dying. People sat on top of us. There are lots of children, very young children, whose bodies were laid on the floor. We were expecting death at any moment. Were expecting that the whole gaza strip will be erased at any minute. So im like, show evacuate now . Or should i just wait for my death in my own house . Its a huge big cage that we are trapped inside and there is nowhere else to go. Good evening once again. Im stephanie ruhle. It has now been 14 days since the horrific act of terror by hamas, a war that
Coming home, we have missed so much we hope you are live. And safe. And we know you are so brave. And strong. And were glad you made it through this. Natalie and julie we love you so much, and we couldnt wait to see you here, were gonna see hopefully next week and we are going to celebrate, were gonna have a big party and were gonna hug you and kiss you. They are the first hostages freed since hamas kidnapped nearly 200 people near the october 7th attack on israel. In a statement President Biden said quote, we have not ceased our efforts to secure the release of those still being held. I think the government of qatar, and the government of israel for their partnership in this work. And quote. Just outside of gaza, trucks carrying desperately needed humanitarian aid are still waiting to enter. More than 100 trucks are stuck on the egyptian side of the rafah border between egypt and gaza. This comes as an israeli airstrike hit the oldest active church in gaza, killing at least 18 people.
Three and shooting. People were dying like all around. Its a living hell. Bodies, all places. Every one of us knows somebody who has been killed, taken in captivity. He was saying mommy, we are trying to get out of here, but im bleeding, we were shot. Everyone who was shot. And she said mommy, im afraid i will die. This is the Worst Nightmare for every mother in the world. We are in hell right now. That is where we are. We want to live without the fear of terrorists crossing our border. Every hour there is news of people being bombed in their homes and dying. People sat on top of us. There are lots of children, very young children, whose bodies were laid on the floor. We were expecting death at any moment. Were expecting that the whole gaza strip will be erased at any minute. So im like, show evacuate now . Or should i just wait for my death in my own house . Its a huge big cage that we are trapped inside and there is nowhere else to go. Good evening once again. Im stephanie ruhle. It
Picking up our continuing live coverage of the war in israel, for despite ongoing violence, the Israeli Defense forces say they have regained control their territory. My colleague lester holt is in tel aviv tonight. Tonight, israel bombing the hamas run gaza strip, ordering a complete siege. No electricity, fuel, our food allowed inside, as they the Palestinian Militants responsible for the massive Terror Attack thats left hundreds dead, including americans. Its what israeli officials called their 9 11. Tonight, israels Prime Minister says airstrikes in gaza are just beginning. [speaking in a global language] translator we just started to hit hamas. Meanwhile, the death toll is also growing inside gaza tonight. Palestinian Officials Say hundreds are dead from israeli retaliation operations, including civilians, rescuers combing through rubble. [speaking in a global language] we were sitting peacefully, and then started Feeling Debris falling on us. My dad and sister were killed, this m
The Palestinian Militants responsible for the massive Terror Attack thats left hundreds dead, including americans. Its what israeli officials called their 9 11. Tonight, israels Prime Minister says airstrikes in gaza are just beginning. [speaking in a global language] translator we just started to hit hamas. Meanwhile, the death toll is also growing inside gaza tonight. Palestinian Officials Say hundreds are dead from israeli retaliation operations, including civilians, rescuers combing through rubble. [speaking in a global language] we were sitting peacefully, and then started Feeling Debris falling on us. My dad and sister were killed, this man says. And gaza, hamas is holding over 100 israelis hostage, including young children, elderly, and entire innocent families. President biden warns there are likely americans among them. Hamas is now threatening to kill those hostages unless israel stops killing civilians in gaza. Our own Richard Engel saw some of the ongoing Rocket Attacks fir