Right now on ana cabrera reports, israel escalating air strikes on gaza, claiming its hit hundreds of targets in the last 24 hours as israels Defense Minister warns its operation in gaza could last months. Plus, new reporting about hostages held by hamas. The number now stands at 222. What we know about them and the efforts to bring them home. Also ahead in washington, the search for the speaker beginning again on capitol hill. Nine republicans now in the running, but can any of them get enough votes. Returning to court. The new charges that have new jersey senator bob menendez going back before a judge this afternoon. Thanks so much for joivening us. Its 10 00 eastern. Im Ana Cabrera Reporting from new york. Over the last few hours with the idf claiming the have Hit 320 Hamas targets over the last 24 hours. As air strikes continue, a contingent of israeli tanks and troops remain gathered along gazas border with the Israel Defense minister saying the war could take, quote, months. Ther