Due to a sudden intensification of the Palestine-Israeli conflict, the total casualties, including civilians, have surpassed 1,400 individuals on both sides.
Hamas executed a coordinated assault that took Israel by surprise, but this action followed months of escalating tensions stemming from violence at the al-Aqsa Mosque, a highly revered Muslim holy site located in the heart of Jerusalem.
Hamas, also known as the Islamic Resistance Movement, is a militant organization that holds authority over the Gaza Strip, a densely populated and elongated territory spanning 25 miles.
Israel’s Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, announced on Monday that Israel is intensifying its actions against the Gaza Strip, moving towards a “complete blockade,” which includes prohibiting the entry of food and fuel.
On Sunday, Hong Kong raised its second-highest storm warning signal as Typhoon Koinu approached the city, resulting in the closure of various transportation services and schools.
On the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, taking the world by surprise
In southern Israel, deadly clashes persist between Israeli forces and Palestinian factions, while the Lebanese militia Hezbollah joins the fight in support of the Palestinians.
The initial death toll of 120 is likely to rise as ongoing rescue efforts continue in the affected areas.
In Jerusalem, more than 200 Palestinians lost their lives, and around 1,600 others were injured in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza on Saturday, as reported by the health ministry in Gaza.
Unverified reports in Arab media suggest that Hamas has reportedly captured an Israeli Army major general.
In yet another instance of violence targeting minority communities in India, a Muslim educator faced a physical assault at the hands of a Hindutva mob in Ahmedabad.
Global oil prices fell approximately 2% on Thursday, extending the trend observed in the previous session when prices dropped by nearly 6%.
