Jerusalem will not commit to ending war until hostages released

Hamas has broken past deals too many times to be trusted, said a senior Israeli official.
Behind the Headlines: The Real Story of Rafah

In the June 2nd segment of Eyes on Israel, Rabbi Pesach Wolicki tackled the contentious issue of a reported Israeli airstrike in Rafah, Gaza, and its portrayal in the media.
Pope Francis calls for return of hostages; Vatican offers to mediate

The Vatican described the Hamas attack as “inhuman” while at the same time preemptively warning Israel to not harm civilians.
Red Cross refuses to help Israeli hostages

The International Red Cross said “it is not active in Gaza” but it is actively working to help the Hamas terrorists captured by Israel.