Israel hits Gaza hospitals in deadly strikes after pause to allow release of Edan Alexander

In an unexpected turn, the brief respite in Gaza's fighting allowed Israeli-American Edan Alexander, held by Hamas since 2023, to be released, setting off Israeli airstrikes that killed at least 18 people. The strikes targeted hospitals near Khan Younis and Nasser, causing damage and fear among those inside, including patients and captured terrorists like Palestinian journalist Hassan Aslih, whose release has been denied by Hamas. UN relief chief Tom Fletcher criticized Israel's actions, while Netanyahu emphasized the ongoing war's intensity, defying the expectation of a ceasefire.