Live Updates on Israel-Hamas War: Israeli military checks Al Shifa hospital twice in one day, saying they found weapons

US President Joe Biden asserts that Hamas is committing war crimes by housing its military headquarters under Al Shifa Hospital. Biden reveals that Israel's entry into Al Shifa involved a limited number of troops carrying guns, emphasizing the importance of careful actions in the ongoing conflict.

Police in the nation's capital respond to a demonstration outside the Democratic National Committee headquarters, where approximately 150 people were involved in what US Capitol Police describe as an "illegal and violent protest." The incident, occurring in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, led to the evacuation of members of Congress from the building.

A video posted on social media reveals a tense confrontation as protesters, many donning black shirts reading "Cease Fire Now," clashed with police officers near the Democratic National Committee headquarters. The footage captures instances of protesters shoving officers and attempting to seize metal barricades, while officers respond by pushing back. Notably, demonstrators include members of If Not Now and Jewish Voice for Peace, groups known for organizing other protests in Washington.

The head of UNRWA, the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees, confirms the arrival of 23,000 liters of fuel in Gaza via the Rafah crossing. However, expressing the urgent need for additional supplies, the agency states that Israeli authorities have imposed restrictions, allowing the fuel solely for transporting aid into the besieged territory. 

Philippe Lazzarini emphasizes that this fuel cannot be utilized for broader humanitarian purposes, including medical and water facilities, or UNRWA's essential operations. Highlighting the critical situation, Lazzarini stresses that UNRWA requires 160,000 liters of fuel daily for basic humanitarian operations.

US President Joe Biden emphasizes that he conveyed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the importance of a two-state solution to resolve the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Biden asserts that occupying Gaza would be a mistake. 

He also informs reporters that he is actively working to free hostages held by the Hamas militant group in Gaza, clarifying that this effort does not involve sending in the US military.

Qatari mediators are actively negotiating a deal between Hamas and Israel, aiming to secure the release of approximately 50 civilian hostages from Gaza. The proposed agreement, coordinated with the U.S., includes a three-day ceasefire and involves Israel releasing Palestinian women and children from its jails. 

Additionally, the deal aims to increase the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. While Hamas has agreed to the general outlines, Israel is still in negotiations, and specific details are yet to be finalized. The number of Palestinian women and children to be released by Israel remains undisclosed as part of the ongoing discussions.

The Israeli military releases a video alleging the discovery of a Hamas command center in the embattled Al Shifa hospital complex in Gaza. The footage shows weapons and combat gear found within the hospital, raising accusations of Hamas using the medical facility for military purposes.