Israel-Hamas War: Addressing the Knesset on Monday, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu likened Hamas to Nazis and ISIS and warned Iran and Hezbollah against intervening. Meanwhile, several hospitals in Gaza have collapsed due to shortage of water, electricity and medicines.
Israel had issued an evacuation order on Friday for 1.1 million people - almost half the population of the entire Gaza Strip - within 24 hours. Hamas told Palestinians to disobey to order and stay put in their homes against Israel's "disgusting psychological warfare".
Rishi Sunak acknowledged the existence of "shameful anti-semitism" and "intimidating behaviour" against Jewish community in the UK and promised strong action against these acts. Meanwhile, thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters marches into the streets of London chanting anti-Israeli slogans.
The US had earlier deployed USS Gerald R Ford to the Eastern Mediterranean to assist Israel in its offensive against Hamas in Gaza. Israeli troops are already stationed at the Gaza border amid preparations for a coordinated assault through land, sea and air.
On the previous day, Israeli forces announced that they eliminated Ali Qadhi and Murad Abu Murad, both senior members of Hamas responsible for the deadly weekend attacks on Israel. Over 2,300 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.
While addressing the public, AIMIM chief Owaisi showed solidarity with the people of Gaza, he also urged the Prime Minister to stand with Palestinians.
In both calls, Biden reiterated firm US support for Israel and emphasised the need to provide humanitarian assistance to the conflict-torn Gaza. He also discussed his administration's efforts to prevent the ongoing war from spreading to other countries in the Middle East.
Blinken, during his call with Wang Yi, reiterated US support to Israel in the ongoing war against Hamas, which it has designated as a terrorist organisation. On the previous day, the Iranian Foreign Minister had warned of the conflict possibly spreading to other countries if Hezbollah got involved.
Israel-Hamas war: Israel continues its offensive against Hamas militants, who have warned Palestinians to ignore its evacuation ultimatum and stay put at their homes. Many institutions, such as the UN and WHO, said that Gaza is "on the brink of collapse" with crumbling health infrastructure.
Indian government launched 'Operation Ajay' to bring Indian nationals who want to return home amid the intense Israel-Hamas war. There are about 18,000 Indian nationals living and working in Israel including caregivers, students, several IT professionals, and diamond traders.
India and Pakistan met in front of a crowd of over one lakh at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the world’s largest cricket ground, in which Rohit Sharma's side beat Babar Azam's team on Saturday. It was the first India vs Pakistan match in seven years in India.
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Operation Ajay was launched by PM Narendra Modi to bring back around 18,000 Indians in Israel who were amidst the war between Hamas and Israel. Registration of Indians began on October 12.
Under 'Operation Ajay', India has successfully evacuated 447 Indian nationals from war-torn Israel in the last two days as the war with Hamas escalated. A special flight carrying 235 Indian nationals landed in the national capital's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday.
Qadhi is the second senior leader of the Hamas group to be eliminated by Israeli forces within 24 hours. Earlier, the Israeli Air Force said they killed Murad Abu Murad, the head of Hamas' aerial wing who was "largely responsible" for last week's attack, in overnight strikes on the Gaza Strip.
Israel considers the Iran-backed Hezbollah group as one of its most serious threats as it has around 150,000 missiles and rockets. The terrorist group had praised Hamas for the unprecedented and brutal attack on Israel and launched rockets at Israeli positions along the border.
The US was reportedly invested deeply in the Saudi Arabia-Israel peace talks that would have boosted its efforts to further isolate Iran, which backs the Hamas group. However, the recent talks between Iranian President Ebraham Raisi and the Saudi Crown Prince suggest a possible retreat.
The Soviet Union had strong relations with Palestine during the Cold War, but relations with Israel were strengthened under Putin's regime. Russia's careful stand on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war reflects its old ties and its hope of expanding its influence in the Middle East.
Breton's letter, also directed to YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, highlighted the surge of illegal content and misinformation circulating in the EU through specific platforms in the aftermath of terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have confirmed that at least 120 civilians, including those of different nationalities, have been held hostage by Hamas. The militant group said on Friday that 13 hostages were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza.
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