Riding along with Israeli citizen Omer near the Gaza border, the Shorts91 team hears firsthand how life for Israelis has changed since the latest conflict erupted. As air raid sirens wail, Omer describes living under constant threat of Hamas rocket attacks that have killed women, children and civilians. He shares how the Iron Dome defense system tries protecting Israelis, but the trauma persists. Shorts91's exclusive on-the-ground coverage conveys intimate perspectives of civilians like Omer caught on the frontlines. Shorts91 brings you exclusive on-the-ground coverage of the Israel-Gaza crisis. Experience the human stories behind the headlines through intimate conversations with civilians on both sides caught in the crossfire. Stay tuned for more hard-hitting reports from our team embedded along the Israel-Gaza border.

In a tragic incident, an Israeli shell struck a group of international journalists covering clashes on the Lebanon-Israel border, killing Reuters videographer Issam Abdallah and injuring six other journalists, including individuals from Reuters, Al-Jazeera, and other outlets. The incident occurred amid ongoing exchanges of fire between Israeli troops and Hezbollah militants. Journalists had gathered in Lebanon due to escalating tensions, particularly after Hamas's attack on southern Israel, raising concerns of potential conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. The international community mourns the loss and monitors the situation closely.

Amidst escalating tensions, Israel's military ordered over 1 million Palestinians in northern Gaza to evacuate southward, anticipating a ground invasion against Hamas. The UN warned of dire consequences for this mass exodus, affecting almost half of Gaza's population, urging Israel to reconsider. Families fled in packed vehicles, uncertain about safety in the besieged territory. Israeli airstrikes continued, with ground troops conducting raids. Hamas urged residents to stay, dismissing the evacuation as psychological warfare. International concerns grew as the conflict intensified, and the possibility of a ground offensive loomed, potentially resulting in higher casualties.

The Shorts91 team visited an Israeli village hit by a missile Friday evening, as air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv after Hamas targeted the coastal city. Hamas has fired thousands of rockets at civilian populations since launching its offensive in retaliation to Israel's strikes on Gaza. On Friday, Israel warned 1.1 million northern Gaza residents to evacuate ahead of an expected ground invasion, sparking UN condemnation. This comes as over 1,300 Israelis have been killed since October 7, when Hamas militants unleashed a massive multi-pronged attack from Gaza. Shorts91's coverage from the latest rocket-hit village provides on-the-ground reporting of the human impact as Hamas expands its rocket barrage deeper into Israel. 

Israel's Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, expressed gratitude for the extensive support received from the Indian leadership and citizens during the conflict with Hamas. Ambassador Gilon mentioned that he could assemble another Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) with Indian volunteers due to the overwhelming response. He highlighted the unprecedented support received on social media and underscored the remarkable closeness between India and Israel. The conflict, which saw rocket attacks by Hamas, resulted in a high number of casualties. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned terrorism and affirmed India's solidarity with Israel. US President Joe Biden also pledged unwavering support amid the ongoing crisis.

In a tragic incident at Gambetta high school in Arras, France, a French language teacher was killed and two others were seriously injured in a knife attack. The attacker, a man in his 20s of Chechen origin, was arrested after shouting "Allahu Akbar" during the assault. Although tensions were high in France's Muslim and Jewish communities due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, authorities have not found a direct link to the incident. The attack, reminiscent of the 2018 murder of teacher Samuel Paty, underscores the ongoing challenges in ensuring the safety of educators and students. President Macron expressed condolences and planned a visit to the school, showing solidarity with the victims.

After evacuating 212 Indians from Israel via a charter flight, India's Embassy in Tel Aviv is arranging additional repatriation flights amid the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict. The Embassy announced another flight on Friday evening under 'Operation Ajay', launched after Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7, triggering fresh tensions. The first flight carrying 211 passengers arrived in New Delhi on Friday morning, prioritizing those registered with the Embassy on a first-come-first-served basis. There are around 18,000 Indians in Israel, including students and IT professionals. Evacuation became necessary after Hamas infiltrated Israel Saturday in an unprecedented attack that has killed over 1,300 Israelis so far, while Israeli retaliation has killed over 1,500 Gazans. 

Three Jewish schools in North London, Menorah High School, Torah Vodaas Primary School, and Ateres Beis Yaakov, have closed for the day due to planned protests supporting Palestinians. Menorah High School cited concerns of potential violence in the streets during the protests and urged parents to keep their children indoors. While most Jewish schools remained open, some isolated institutions expressed worry about the international call for demonstrations and instances of antisemitism during recent protests. Despite closures, the Community Security Trust advised schools to stay open, emphasizing existing security measures and the government's additional funding to safeguard Jewish community buildings amidst rising tensions.

Disturbing videos show Hamas fighters rehearsing the paraglider attack on Israeli civilians days before their deadly assault. Militants are seen taking off with paragliders and descending on a mock village with guns drawn, storming buildings marked by Jewish stars. Meanwhile, separate footage shows unsuspecting young Israelis dancing at a desert music festival, oblivious to the impending aerial attack. The videos provide chilling insight into Hamas' premeditated massacre that killed over 250 festivalgoers. Hundreds of abandoned, bullet-riddled cars attest to the chaos as terrified revelers fled the indiscriminate slaughter, Israel's deadliest terror attack in decades with over 1000 killed nationwide.

A high alert was issued in Delhi and other states on Friday amid escalating Israel-Hamas tensions. Heavy police deployment was seen in Delhi during Friday prayers, with security tightened around the Israeli embassy and Jewish sites. Authorities in Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh and Goa were also asked to ensure protection for Israelis. This follows advisories by the US, UK, France and Germany to increase vigilance around potential Jewish targets and pro-Palestinian protests as violence escalates. India has been facilitating return of its citizens from Israel, with the first evacuation flight landing in Delhi early Friday. Over 1,300 Israelis and 1,400 Palestinians have been killed since fighting began on October 7.