The US president addressed relatives of American hostages held by Hamas sitting in the Congress chamber, pledging that “we will not rest until we bring their loved ones home.”

Money isn’t a problem for the families of senior terrorists, who pay the large bribes required to cross the border.

There will not be a deal to release the hostages before the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan.

Israeli troops continue raids in Qatari-funded housing development.

Gallant says Israel to pursue Hamas “across the Middle East” • In Gaza, Israeli commandos clear “Hamad towers” of terrorists • 250 surrender.

Phillipe Lazzarini, who heads the UN agency, told reporters that “many” of the 16 countries that suspended aid “would like to come back.”

“Our children are exposed to media without any filters. Do not leave your children to cope with these images alone.”

Two Hamas platoon commanders and a squad commander in the Nukhba special forces unit were also killed.

The report comes in the wake of Israeli fury over the lack of UN action on accusations of Hamas’s sexual violence.