As part of Israel's counter-offensive after Hamas' attacks, the military bombed the house of Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif's father on Wednesday. Israel says its fighter jets struck over 200 Hamas targets in Gaza's Al Furkan neighborhood in the third aerial assault there, hitting 450 sites in the area in the past day. This comes as the conflict entered its fifth day with the death toll in Israel exceeding 1,000, over 2,800 injured and 50 missing or captive. Israel says over 4,500 rockets have been fired from Gaza so far. Bombing Deif's father's home signals Israel's intent to intensify its campaign against Hamas' leadership and infrastructure.

Turkish President Erdogan criticized the United States for moving a carrier strike group, including the USS Gerald R. Ford, closer to Israel following a surprise Hamas attack. Erdogan expressed concerns that the move would lead to "serious massacres" in Gaza. He questioned the purpose of the aircraft carrier's presence near Israel and suggested it would result in attacks on Gaza. Turkey, historically supportive of Palestinians, had offered mediation between Israeli and Palestinian forces. The conflict coincides with Turkey's efforts to mend ties with Israel after years of hostility, despite its past support for Palestinians and a two-state solution.

Gaza's sole power plant will run out of fuel within hours, leaving the territory without electricity after Israel severed supplies following Hamas' attack, Gaza's power authority said. Israel cut off all electricity to Gaza and closed crossings, making it impossible to bring in fuel for the plant or generators relied on by residents and hospitals. We've just heard from Jalal Ismail of the energy authority in Gaza, who said the power will run out in just over three hours. "The power plant will stop working completely today at 2pm (12pm UK time), due to the exhaustion of the amount of fuel needed to operate it," he said. This comes amid a "total siege" enforced by Israel, which seeks to limit power, food and water to the entire Gaza Strip.

Indian TV actor Madhura Naik shared the tragic story of her cousin sister and her husband, who were murdered in front of their children during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Naik, of Indian-Jewish origin, highlighted the brutal nature of the war, expressing grief for the victims and condemning the targeting of women, children, and the vulnerable. The conflict has claimed over 3,000 lives, with both sides suffering losses, leaving many children orphaned and communities devastated amid relentless rocket attacks and airstrikes.

Palestinian UN Envoy Accuses Israel of 'Genocidal' Campaign Against Gaza Amid Deadly Conflict: The Palestinian envoy to the United Nations condemned Israel's bombardment of Gaza and imposition of a complete siege on the Hamas-controlled enclave as 'genocidal.' This comes after Hamas militants launched a deadly attack on Israel, leading to retaliatory air strikes. Israel's Defense Minister announced a 'total blockade,' drawing international condemnation. The Palestinian envoy described these acts as war crimes, emphasizing the use of starvation as a method of warfare. U.S. national security adviser expressed concerns, and the UN Secretary-General decried the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza.

All flights at London's Luton Airport have been suspended after a major fire broke out in a car park building. The blaze in the newly-built Terminal 2 car park has led to partial collapse. Firefighters were called before 9pm and 10 engines are on site. 80% of one floor was impacted. Five people including firefighters were hospitalized. With emergency services still battling the fire, flight operations have been halted until 12pm Wednesday. Passengers are advised not to come to the airport as access is severely limited. The suspension highlights the massive impact of the car park fire which led parts of the building to collapse.

  A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan, near Herat, following a previous quake that killed over 2,000 people and devastated villages. The latest earthquake occurred 28 kilometers outside Herat, with significant depth. Taliban officials confirmed thousands of deaths and injuries, though specific figures were not provided. Many villages, including Naib Rafi, faced extensive destruction, leaving few survivors. Volunteers worked tirelessly on mass burials. Approximately 2,000 houses across 20 villages were destroyed, and the affected area lacks adequate medical facilities, adding to the challenges faced by the community.

The first U.S. plane carrying military equipment arrived at Israel's Nevatim Airbase. The USS Gerald R. Ford strike group also reached the Eastern Mediterranean. The IDF stated the cooperation between Israel and the US ensures regional security amid the ongoing fierce war. This comes as Israel on Tuesday said it recaptured Gaza border areas from Hamas, while the death toll passed 3,000 in the ongoing fighting since Hamas's surprise attack. Israel's PM Netanyahu has warned the campaign to destroy Hamas was just beginning. Fears of regional war have grown amid expectations of an Israeli ground offensive into Gaza, from where Hamas launched the devastating multi-front attack. Over 1000 Israelis and 900 Gazans have been killed so far in the flare-up as per reports.

Amid the Israel-Hamas conflict's fourth day, Israeli Consul General to India, Kobbi Shoshani, emphasized the need to fight terrorism for survival. Shoshani praised the support from India and the US, stating their backing provided Israel with strength and direction for future actions. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned terrorism, expressing solidarity with Israel after receiving an update from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The conflict escalated with increased Israeli airstrikes in response to Hamas' attack, resulting in over 2,400 casualties on both sides. Hamas threatened to harm Israelis taken hostage if Israel targeted civilians without warnings.

In an interview with NDTV, Palestine's Ambassador to India, Abu Alhaija, urged India to intervene and resolve the Gaza Strip crisis, emphasizing India's friendship with both Israel and Palestine. He blamed Israel's actions in the West Bank for the conflict, urging Israel to end its control over occupied territories to cease attacks. While condemning civilian casualties, he sought India's help in negotiation efforts. Alhaija criticized Israel's siege on Gaza, highlighting over 133 children killed. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, defending Israel's actions, likened Hamas to ISIS, emphasizing the need for support in defeating the militant group amid escalating tensions.