Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that his government opposes a temporary ceasefire, unless Hamas is willing to free the remaining 241 hostages still being held.
This, as Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Israel to show America's support. But also push for a "pause" in airstrikes and for more protection of Gazan civilians.
Elsewhere around the world, antisemitic incidents and violence have increased in recent weeks.
The Anti-Defamation League says that since the Oct. 7 attack, antisemitic incidents have risen nearly 400% in the U.S.
In New York, a Cornell University student was arrested earlier this week for posting online threats toward the Jewish community.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has vowed to combat the rise in hate.
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, who is also the chair of the state's Hate and Bias Prevention Unit, joined NY1 political anchor Errol Louis on “Inside City Hall” Friday to discuss hate crimes in the state.
“We’ve gotta be better collectively at enabling these discussions to happen so people can both grow and be better people over time,” he said. “We’re not living in a climate right now where that is being permitted, and that is not a healthy recipe for progress in our society — especially in a diverse society.”