The US suspension of funds to the World Health Organization has frozen $46 million for its operations in Gaza, leaving six areas underfunded, including EMT operations and rehabilitation of health facilities. In Lebanon, new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated that only the country's armed forces should defend the nation in case of war. Many in Lebanon have been calling on Hezbollah to disarm. Former hostage Agam Berger, who was released by Hamas, spoke about how her Jewish faith sustained her during her captivity in the Gaza Strip.