A convoy of pro-Palestinian activists is attempting to reach the Rafah border crossing in Gaza to challenge Israel's blockade of humanitarian aid. Other activists who planned to join were detained by Egypt.

"The body of Yair Yaakov, as well as the body of another hostage, who were held hostage for 613 days in Gaza, have been recovered," stated the IDF.

The U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote on a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages held by Hamas, and the opening of all Israeli border crossings for deliveries of desperately needed food and other aid.

A humanitarian worker in the territory explains how the situation has devolved in recent weeks—and what she’s doing for her own family.

The second hostage's name has not been made public yet due to the family's request, but they have been informed of the body's recovery.

An Egyptian official says more than three dozen activists, mostly carrying European passports, have been deported upon their arrival at the Cairo International Airport in the past two days.

Israel’s blockade of Gaza may have been partially lifted – and a new US-backed plan to deliver aid has begun. But there are multiple indications that the plight of Gazans is rapidly worsening.

Limerick native Niamh McNamara is among a group of over 40 Irish citizens who have arrived in Cairo ahead of a peaceful protest march to the Gaza Strip.Ms MacNamara is joining roughly 2,500 international participants from more than 60 countries calling for immediate humanitarian access to the besieged region and an end to the 19-month onslaught on Gaza.