Israel's PM office shared disturbing photos of dead babies, claiming they were shown by Netanyahu to visiting US Secretary Blinken as murdered and burnt by Hamas. The post comes amid controversy over Israel's assertion that Hamas beheaded babies, seemingly echoed by Biden who said he saw photos of this. Later a White House official walked back Biden's comment, clarifying neither he nor US officials saw such photos. Biden referred to Israel reports. Hamas denied the claims as lies about Palestinians and resistance. The photos' release appears aimed at bolstering the narrative about Hamas' atrocities amid doubts on the beheading claims.

Israel announced Gaza will get no water or fuel until Hamas releases Israeli hostages, as Energy Minister Katz said no aid will enter until the abductees return. Hamas reportedly holds 130+ hostages. Earlier, Israel imposed a total siege, severing supplies, after Hamas killed 1,300 Israelis. Gaza authorities say 1,200+ Palestinians have died in Israel's strikes. Gaza's sole power plant shut as fuel ran out after Israel cut supplies. Egypt is in intensive talks on delivering aid via its closed Rafah crossing. But Cairo resisted exodus proposals warning of consequences for Palestinians. The blockade highlights humanitarian crisis even as Israel vows no succor until hostage release.

At least six Hindu temples have been broken into in Ontario, Canada since September. Three burglaries occurred this month at temples in Pickering, Ajax, and Oshawa, as reported by Durham Regional Police. Additionally, three more temples in Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga were also targeted in September. Police described the suspect as 5'9", 200 lbs, wearing a blue mask, black hoodie, green pants, and limping. CCTV footage shows the intruder walking with a limp. The affected temples are cooperating with authorities in the investigation. Police are working to apprehend those responsible for the security breaches, though no suspects have been identified yet. (Image Source: Hindu Heritage Centre)

Israeli airstrikes targeted Syria's two main airports in Damascus and Aleppo on Thursday, according to Syrian state media. This marks the first such strikes since the weekend Hamas assault on Israel triggered heavy fighting. Israel has repeatedly grounded flights at the airports controlled by the Syrian government during more than a decade of conflict. The latest strikes came as Hamas and Israel continued trading fire for the sixth day after Hamas militants killed over 1,000 Israeli civilians. They also occurred as U.S. Secretary of State Blinken visited Israel. Israel rarely comments on individual strikes it carries out on Syria, but it has repeatedly said it would not allow its arch-foe Iran, which supports Assad's government, to expand its footprint there. Iran, which backs Hamas, on Saturday celebrated Hamas' assault on Israel, though it insisted it was not involved in it.

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi stated India's longstanding support for an independent Palestinian state at a press conference on Thursday. Regarding the humanitarian situation in Israel-Gaza, he said there is a universal obligation to observe humanitarian law and fight terrorism. He announced the first evacuation flight from Israel under 'Operation Ajay' is arriving in India today with 230 Indians. Bagchi said India's main focus currently is safely bringing back citizens from Israel, with approximately 18,000 Indians there. He confirmed one Indian casualty so far and stated there are 4 Indians in Gaza and 12 in the West Bank. India is working to rescue stranded citizens in Israel amid the conflict with Hamas under 'Operation Ajay'.

An Israeli couple, Itai and Hadar Berdichevsky, hid their 10-month-old twins in a shelter before being killed by Hamas gunmen who broke into their home in Kfar Gaza. The twins were left alone for over 12 hours until rescued unharmed by Israeli soldiers, according to Deputy Ambassador of Israel in Cyprus Rotem Segev. The parents, both 30, fought fiercely with the Hamas attackers before being brutally murdered. The tragic incident highlights the horror of the Israel-Gaza conflict, as the young couple made a last brave act to protect their children, who are now orphans. As per New York Post, the babies were rescued unharmed and were later handed to their grandmother. (Image by @RotemSegev on X)

A family in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh has appealed to the state government to help bring their son Mohit Randhawa, daughter-in-law Jaideep Kaur, and granddaughter Keerat back safely from Israel. Mohit, a PhD from IIT-Roorkee, is stranded there amid fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas. His father Omveer said the family is worried about their safety, as Mohit's wife is pregnant. Mohit is currently pursuing postdoctoral studies at the Zuckerberg Institute in Israel. The family last spoke to him when he said he locked his family in an apartment when the fighting broke out, but they are appealing for government help to bring them home. (Image source: Oliver Fredrick on X)

Over 95 hostage families have been informed by the Israeli authorities that their relatives were abducted and taken into Gaza. The IDF says over 5,000 rockets have been fired into Israel since Saturday. Israel has conducted over 2,600 strikes on Gaza targets. At least 1,200 Israelis have been killed and 3,000+ injured in Hamas's weekend attacks. Amid the violence, airline group IAG, including British Airways and Aer Lingus, has canceled Israel operations for three weeks to see how the situation unfolds, per its CEO. This comes after British Airways turned back a Tel Aviv-bound plane Wednesday over security worries. The statements highlight the growing global impact and transit disruptions as the conflict escalates, with mass casualties and expanded bombardments from both sides.

The ICRC said the humanitarian misery caused by the escalating crisis is abhorrent, imploring both sides to reduce civilian suffering. With Gaza's hospitals running out of fuel in a matter of hours now, newborns and elderly patients are at risk as equipment stops functioning, causing hospitals to risk becoming morgues. Gazan families already lack access to clean water. At the same time, Israeli families agonize over abducted loved ones. Taking hostages violates international law, and they must be released immediately. The ICRC is contacting Hamas and Israeli officials, ready to visit hostages, facilitate communication with families, and enable any release. All parties must act to decrease hardship for civilians in Gaza and captive Israelis.

More than 338,000 people have been displaced in the Gaza Strip due to heavy Israeli bombardments, according to the United Nations. The number of displaced individuals increased by 75,000 within 24 hours, reaching 338,934, as Israel continued its attacks in response to Hamas' surprise assault. Israeli forces reported 1,200 casualties, mainly civilians, making it the country's deadliest onslaught. UNRWA-run schools are sheltering nearly 220,000 displaced people, with additional individuals seeking refuge in Palestinian Authority schools and other facilities. The ongoing bombing campaign has severely damaged housing units and essential civilian infrastructure, including sewage facilities, raising health concerns.