The first Canadian rescue flight has departed for Tel Aviv. Vassy Kapelos gets the latest developments from Bill Blair, Canada’s Minister of National Defense. Meantime, according to Doctors Without Borders, there is no safe passage to deliver medical aid in Gaza. Executive Director Joe Beliveau says it’s possible to run hospitals, in theory, for a very limited amount of time. However, that is an unrealistic long-term vision without electricity and sufficient food supplies. Plus, we hear from Harel Lapidot, a Saskatchewan-born resident who has family ties to one of the hostages. His 23-year-old niece was snatched during last weekend’s lineup at the Supernova Festival. Today, his family can no longer reach her cellphone.