Democrats rally for deportation-free Columbia grad, while Israel threatens Gaza over hostages.

Democrats rallied behind Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and Hamas sympathizer facing deportation, arguing for his release despite disagreements with his views. Meanwhile, Israel threatened further action against Gaza unless Hamas released hostages, and Israeli officials approved an agency to facilitate Gaza residents' voluntary relocation, facing international backlash. Palestinian protests against Hamas in Gaza highlight growing dissatisfaction with the group's rule.