Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu defended Israel's military campaign in Gaza during an address to Congress, seeking continued US support in the conflict with Hamas.

Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington outside the US Congress, denouncing Israel's war in Gaza and Prime Minister Netanyahu's policies, demanding a Gaza ceasefire following significant casualties from Hamas attacks and Israeli retaliation.

Netanyahu hinted at a possible ceasefire deal in meetings with hostage families but stressed the need to maintain pressure on Hamas.

In his speech, Netanyahu highlighted Iran as a major threat and described a broader 'axis of terror' involving Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah.

Netanyahu emphasized the importance of unity between America and Israel in achieving victory over shared adversaries, stating that Israel's victory would also be a victory for the United States.

Netanyahu claimed Israel allowed aid trucks into Gaza, blaming Hamas for any food shortages.

Netanyahu vowed to destroy Hamas and refused to halt the Gaza offensive until dismantling the Islamist movement.

Elon Musk attended Netanyahu's congressional address as a guest, sitting with Sara Netanyahu and other attendees.

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz criticized Tlaib's sign at the protest but found Netanyahu's speech 'relatively unifying' and appreciated his gratitude towards President Biden.

Netanyahu's speech showed no progress in US-led ceasefire mediation efforts as hoped by the Biden administration, wearing a yellow pin in solidarity with Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

Progressives, human rights advocates, and some Democratic lawmakers called for a US arms embargo on Israel and a ceasefire amid the ongoing conflict.

Two container ships docked in Hodeida, Yemen, following Israeli strikes on fuel tanks.

Zeina Hutchinson highlighted Palestinian journalists killed by the Israeli military and demanded Netanyahu's arrest.