The border from egypt into gaza this morning, human Rights Groups say it is insufficient to address the basic needs of more than even as trucks cross the Border Town Of Rafah came under heavy explosions. [sound of artillery] also new today, as israel prepares its Ground Offensive on gaza, arab leaders gathered in cairo for a peace summit. Jordans King Abdullah denounced the International Community for its science on israel siege. Israeli leadership must realize that there is no military solution. To its security concerns. That it cannot continue to sideline the 5 million palestinians living under its occupation. Denied of their legitimate rights, and palestinian lives and no less valuable than israeli lives. Two american hostages, mother and daughter, judith tai raanan, and they are from after being released by hamas. Israel pressing ahead with preparations for a Ground Offensive, even though its military now says 210 hostages are still being held in gaza. It is part of a report from o
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
Daughter natalie were released by hamas hours ago. Members of her family spoke to the media in the last hour. Im so happy youre finally coming home. Weve missed you so much, and hoped to you were alive and safe. And we know you are so brave and strong and so glad your mom made it through this. Natalie and judith, we love you so much, we will see you hopefully next week, and were going to celebrate. Were going to have a big party and were going to hug you and kiss you. They are the first hostages freed since hamas kidnapped more than 200 people during 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 who are still being held. I thank the government of qatar and the government of israel for their partnership in this work, end quote. Just outside 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 bord
Ago members of her family spoke to the media in the last hour. Im so happy youre finally coming home. Weve missed you so much, and hope to you were alive. And safe. And we know you are so brave and strong and so glad your mom made it through this. Natalie and, julies we love you so much, we will see hopefully next week, and were going to celebrate. Were going to have a big party and were going to hug you in case you. We are the first hostages freed since hamas kidnapped more than 200 people during the october 7th attack on israel. In a statement President Biden said, quote, we have not cse our efforts to secure the release of those who are still being held. I think the government of qatar and the government of israel for their partnership in this work, end quote. Just outside 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 airstr