By- Srushti sharma
Families of the more than 200 captives still held captive in Gaza now have optimism thanks to Hamas' release of two additional hostages.
One of the liberated Israeli ladies talked of the "hell" of her capture by Hamas and the treatment she endured while being held captive following her journey through tunnels that resembled a "spiderweb."
In order to give hostage negotiations and humanitarian relief more time, the United States is recommending Israel against launching a ground assault of Gaza.
In recent days, Israel's military has increased the intensity of its aerial bombardment.
In a phone call Wednesday night, President Joe Biden encouraged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to continue the "flow of urgently needed" aid.
Health professionals issued a warning, stating that much more aid is needed. According to U.N. estimates, 100 trucks a day are needed to meet civilians' basic needs.
Western politicians visiting Israel amid border confrontations with Lebanon and the activities of forces supported by Iran stoking concerns about a potential escalation.
For days, humanitarian and relief groups have been warning that Gaza's healthcare system was about to collapse.
"Lebanon will pay the price," declares the Israeli president, should Hezbollah force the nation into combat.