Israeli official: Israel agreed to American ratio proposal for terrorist and hostage exchange, Hamas has yet to answer ■ Hamas: 19 killed, 23 wounded from IDF tank fire while ‘waiting for humanitarian aid’ ■ Anti-gov’t protests, rallies calling for the release of the hostages are taking place across Israel ■ UN chief visits Rafah, says blocked aid for Gaza ‘a moral outrage’ ■ IDF probes footage of unarmed Palestinians struck from the air, killed in Gaza
Despite the Purim holiday, thousands are rallying at Hostage Square for the 20th week, calling for a deal to return the hostages.
After the opening remarks and moments of silence, hostages’ relatives gave speeches.
One hostage is reported to have starved to death. Another victims of Israel’s enforced famine