Ahlam Firwana, mother of a US Navy corporal, was secretly and safely evacuated from Gaza, thanks to the intervention and coordination of US, Israeli, and Jordanian officials.
Hamas has published portraits of the hostages it is holding, warning these may be the last images of them if Israel continues its offensive on Gaza City.
Despite enduring relentless Israeli airstrikes, hundreds of thousands of Gaza City residents refuse to evacuate, uncertain where to go and believing they face death either way.
As Israel intensifies airstrikes on Gaza City's infrastructure, many civilians accept the dangers of staying put, finding the journey to safety beyond their means.