The talks lasted just over 90 minutes and there were few signs of any progress on ending the war.
It marks the largest ground assault on north Gaza since Israel resumed its offensive in March.
The BBC speaks to people in Gaza during a 10-week blockade on food, medical supplies and other aid.
Sir Salman was on a New York lecture stage, when he was stabbed multiple times in the face and neck leaving him partially blinded.
The man, described as a high-ranking diplomat, was arrested on Sunday and released on Wednesday.
Masra's party the Transformers say their leader's detention took place "outside of any known judicial procedure".
Oscar Jenkins, 33, is sentenced to 13 years by a Russian-controlled court in eastern Ukraine.
Sunday's first-round is expected to set up a run-off between Warsaw's liberal mayor and a conservative historian.
Karim Khan takes leave until an investigation into allegations ends, the International Criminal Court says.
Sylvia Bongo and her son was freed from prison last week despite facing charges of embezzling public funds.