tomaso: this is aery good question.course, i do need to stay optimistic and think hopefully that some diplomatic effort can change the situation and alleviate suffering of the people in gaza. our call has been clear since the beginning. safety for civilians. safety for workers. second, access. there are places in gaza like the north of gaza where there are thousands of people, where they are not able to enter. and third, and expanded continuous entrance of humanitarian aid. at this stage, none in the humanitarian sector can give a dignified answer to the palestinians. the more the conflict will go ahead, the more these needs will grow, and palestinians will not get what they need. caitriona: thank you for describe in the situation to us. tomaso dea longa from the international red cross/red crescent. more than 130 hostages remain in captivity inside gaza according to israeli officials. talks on another hostage dealer ongoing in qatar, mediated by president biden's middle east advisor. an israeli army spokesperson downpl