Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu dialled him on Tuesday to provide an update on the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas. Modi stated that Indians stand firmly with Israelis during this difficult time and said India "condemns terrorism in all its forms".He thanked Netanyahu for the call and update on the situation. Modi's comments come as Israel continues heavy airstrikes on Gaza after a major Hamas attack killed hundreds in Israel. 

The UN human rights chief said Tuesday that Israel's total siege of Gaza violates international law. Volker Turk stated that sieges endangering civilian lives by depriving them of essential goods are prohibited under humanitarian law. His comments come as Israel has imposed a blockade on Gaza after a major attack by Hamas militants that killed hundreds in Israel. With vital supplies cut off, the humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire amid heavy Israeli bombardment. Turk's statement signals the UN's stance that Israel's encirclement of Gaza constitutes an unlawful siege under international norms.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan on Monday, where he provided an update on Canada's situation with India. Trudeau underscored the importance of respecting the rule of law and diplomatic norms, similar to his call with UAE's president on Sunday. This marks another instance of Trudeau commenting on the tensions between Canada and India, after sparking irritation with a social media post stressing the importance of upholding the rule of law. Trudeau's remarks have been seen as provocative by India amidst the ongoing crisis between the two countries.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar seeking intervention to ensure the safety of Indians, including around 7,000 Keralites, stranded in Israel amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas. In his letter, Vijayan expressed concern over the hardship faced by Indian civilians as hostilities continue. He requested Jaishankar to intervene in every way to ensure the safety of Indian citizens in Israel. The Israel-Hamas war entered its fourth day Tuesday even as Israel claimed to have regained control of the border after finding bodies of 1,500 Hamas militants.

The United Nations announced Tuesday that over 187,000 Gazans have fled their homes after three days of Israeli airstrikes, the largest internal displacement in Gaza since 2014. More than 137,000 are sheltering in 83 UN schools, while 41,000 have been taken in by families. The number is expected to increase as strikes continue. The UN agency for Palestinians said its Gaza field office suffered collateral damage from strikes. Nearly half a million Gazans have been unable to receive UN food rations this week with distribution centers closed. The mass displacement highlights the growing humanitarian crisis as the conflict escalates. (Image Courtesy: UNRWA on X)

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf has said his in-laws are trapped in Gaza after visiting family, leaving him worried for their safety amid escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas. Yousaf's parents-in-law were unable to leave Gaza after a surprise Hamas attack on Israel over the weekend. Yousaf said authorities warned Gaza will be "obliterated" but safe passage for his in-laws cannot be guaranteed. The First Minister condemned the Hamas attack but said innocent civilians like his in-laws are paying the price.

The UK is bracing for cooler, wetter weather this week after hot temperatures over the weekend led to major flooding in Scotland. The Met Office has issued new yellow weather warnings for western Scotland on Tuesday, bringing risks of additional flooding. Over the weekend, torrential rainfall in Scotland caused landslides and flooding, with 10 motorists needing airlifts to safety. Meanwhile, southern UK saw warm sunshine up to 27C due to French weather flows. Forecasters say temperatures will dip this week as rain and northern breezes take over, though some southern warmth could persist early on. Scotland and northern England face more showers before a gradual transition to more autumnal weather nationwide.

As the conflict between Israel and Gaza escalates, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas that Saudi Arabia continues to stand by the Palestinian people to achieve their rights and hopes. The Crown Prince said he is working to prevent an expansion of the conflict following the surprise Hamas attack on Israel. Analysts say any Saudi-Israeli normalization has now been set back by the fighting. Saudi Arabia, which does not recognize Israel, has long voiced support for Palestinian statehood, with the Crown Prince stating recently the issue is very important for the kingdom.

The Israeli military stated on Tuesday that around 1,500 bodies of Hamas operatives have been discovered near the Gaza border, as Israel continued heavy airstrikes on the Palestinian enclave. A military spokesperson said Israel has "more or less restored control" of the Gaza border area and completed evacuation of border communities after a deadly incursion by Hamas militants on Saturday that killed over 900 Israelis. Israel's airstrikes on Gaza have so far killed at least 687 Palestinians.

Verified videos and social media posts piece together the massacre at Israel's Supernova music festival by Hamas militants. Footage shows festival-goers dancing obliviously as smoke from intercepted rockets appears overhead. Later videos show panicked evacuations. Hamas fired barrages into Israel and surrounded the site with gunmen. Eyewitnesses describe militants blocking exits and prowling the festival killing people. Gruesome footage shows militants grabbing and leading away a bloodied man. Over 260 bodies were recovered at the site. Videos reveal the roads strewn with cars unable to escape the bullets. The verified material exposes the scale and savagery of Hamas' assault.