"Solidarity to all those who are mourning their beloved ones. May all hostages, whomever their captors, return soon to the love of their families and community. #freethehostages – both Israelis and Palestinians," Francesca Albanese says.

Senior official visits, joint strategy meetings, intelligence exchange, and operational cooperation – the involvement of the American military in the IDF has never been greater. "It's really as if the IDF has two Chiefs of Staff," a former senior Israeli military official says.

The pontiff's visit will feature a stop at Jakarta's Istiqlal mosque, which boasts an unusual architectural feature – a "Tunnel of Friendship" connecting it to the nearby Our Lady of the Assumption cathedral.

Vice President Kamala Harris urges caution amid surge in support, while Former President Donald Trump touts his standing.

We bring you the heartbreaking final communications and video footage of some of the hostages that were announced dead on Sunday.