Day 99 of Hamas-Israel war blog: Saturday, Jan. 13

Thousands rallied in Israel and around the world for the remaining hostages as the 100th day of the war approached.

Rina Bassist, Ezgi Akin, Beatrice Farhat, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Adam Lucente, Jack Dutton, Jared Szuba and Al-Monitor’s contributors on the ground in Gaza, the West Bank and Israel contributed to this blog.

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Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024

5:00 pm: Thousands rally in Israel for end to hostages' 100-day ordeal

Thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv late Saturday calling for the release of hostages being held in Gaza by Hamas militants on the eve of the 100th day of their captivity. Read the full story here.

2:10 pm: Thousands march in Washington, London for Gaza 'day of action'

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters marched in Washington, London and elsewhere on Saturday as part of a "global day of action" to demand an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza fighting and to oppose US and British support for Israel. Read the full story here.

9:41 am: With US strikes in Yemen, Biden gives Houthis war they want

Jared Szuba reports how the US strikes in Yemen could embolden Houthis as new champions of the Palestinian cause.

8:00 am: Gaza couple celebrates wartime wedding

One Gaza couple has insisted on holding their wedding despite the raging war. Read the full story here.

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