A BBC video footage shows the moment an Israeli missile destroys a building close to the BBC's broadcast position in Gaza. The death toll continues to rise on both sides. Over 500 Israelis have lost their lives, with the number steadily increasing, while in the Gaza Strip, 313 people have been killed and almost 2,000 are wounded by Israeli airstrikes, as claimed by the Ministry of Health. Overnight, fierce gun battles erupted across at least 22 locations in Israel, where hundreds of Hamas fighters clashed with Israeli forces. Gunmen held hostages in two areas, leading to civilian casualties. Additionally, more than 1,000 individuals in Israel were injured by gunfire or the onslaught of over 3,000 rockets. The Israel Defense Forces are actively evacuating multiple southern regions, with further evacuations planned pending the evolving situation. 

"We have no idea how this could have happened" is the stunned admission from Israeli officials given to the BBC when asked how the Hamas infiltration could happened. The statement reflects the deep failures of Israel's vaunted intelligence services to foresee Hamas's audacious cross-border attack. Despite Israel's pervasive surveillance and informant networks in Gaza and beyond, Hamas militants stealthily amassed thousands of rockets and breached the border fence for a complex, multi-pronged assault. The lapse evokes memories of Israel's intelligence debacle preceding the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Painful questions are being asked about how Hamas outfoxed the system, achieving total strategic and tactical surprise. An intensive investigation has begun, but the damage is already done to Israel's image of intelligence omniscience.

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi said she received several messages from Indians in Israel and the Indian Government is working to bring back stranded students under the PM office's direct supervision. She reminded that India has safely evacuated citizens abroad in the past, during the Ukraine war and COVID crisis. Lekhi expressed confidence the Indian government and PM's office are in direct touch with people in Israel and monitoring the situation closely. She conveyed PM Modi's condolences for lives lost in Hamas rocket strikes on Israel. Bollywood actor Nushrratt Bharuccha, who was stuck in Israel during the Hamas militant attack, arrived back safely in Mumbai on Sunday. 27 pilgrims from Meghalaya stranded in Israel amid clashes with Palestine are believed to be leaving Bethlehem for Cairo soon before returning to India.

A disturbing video emerged from Israel showing a couple along with two children held hostage, reportedly by Hamas gunmen. One of the girls in the family was reportedly executed in front of her siblings, Israel-based journalist India Naftali posted on X. Israel's US embassy stated 100 civilians are captive after Hamas' terror attack. The trauma-inducing visuals show the parents consoling their children, asking them to lie down as Hamas keeps firing. A man with an assault rifle is seen but his face isn't visible. Journalist India Naftali shared the video, appealing to world leaders to intervene and stop the cruelty. Various graphic visuals on social media show injured Israelis forced into Hamas vehicles. The harrowing footage exposes the horrific humanitarian impact as the crisis escalates.

Bollywood actor Nushrratt Bharuccha, who was stuck in Israel during the Hamas militant attack, arrived back safely at Mumbai airport. Earlier reports said her team lost contact amidst the crisis after Nushrratt traveled to Israel for her film's screening at the Haifa Film Festival. Her team later confirmed she was contacted and is returning via a connecting flight with details withheld for safety. Nushrratt was in Israel for the premiere of her movie 'Akelli' also featuring Tsahi Halevi and Amir Boutrous, Israel actors who starred in the popular web series Fauda. Earlier in the day, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma confirmed that the 27 pilgrims from Meghalaya stranded in Israel amid clashes with Palestine are believed to be leaving Bethlehem for Cairo before returning to India. Sources said the group may travel escorted by the Israeli army along the Suez Canal to Egypt, which is 10 hours away.

An Egyptian policeman opened fire on Israeli tourists at an Alexandria site, killing 2 Israelis and 1 Egyptian as per local media. Another was injured in the attack as per TV channel Extra News, which cited an unnamed security official stating the suspected gunman was detained. The incident occurred amid Israel's ongoing battle with Palestinian militants after Hamas' major deadly incursion from Gaza. Meanwhile, videos emerged of celebrations in London over Hamas' attacks on Israel, killing 300+ Israelis. London Police said they have appropriate policing in place to balance protests while minimizing disruption. The Alexandria shootings underscored regional tensions escalating over the severe Israel-Hamas escalation.[Image: Al Arabiya]

Israel stated it has killed over 400 Hamas militants in retaliatory strikes in Gaza after the Palestinian group's deadly surprise 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood'. Israel's 'Operation Iron Swords' against Hamas is still underway in 8 places. Dozens of militants have been captured by the Israeli military. PM Netanyahu earlier vowed to turn Hamas hideouts into "rubble". A military briefing said number of hostages taken by Hamas will shape the war's future. Hamas militants fired 3000+ rockets and unprecedently infiltrated up to 15 miles beyond Gaza on Saturday. Gunfights and hostage crises occurred as the assault extended to around 22 locations. Israel and Hamas have fought 4 wars since 2007 when the militant group seized Gaza. The latest flare-up signals a new phase in the longstanding conflict.

Videos emerged showing celebrations in London after Hamas launched deadly attacks against Israel, killing over 300. People were seen cheering and holding Palestinian flags. In response, London's Metropolitan Police said they are aware of incidents shared on social media about the conflict. They stated an appropriate policing plan is in place to balance protests with minimizing disruption. Patrolling has been increased to reassure communities after Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick retweeted a video of the celebrations. Earlier reports said celebrations also occurred in Iran, calling Hamas' offensive a "proud operation". The police aim to prevent tensions from escalating locally due to the conflict.

Hamas launched an unprecedented rocket attack against Israel, firing over 5,000 rockets from Gaza in just 20 minutes. Israel's vaunted Iron Dome air defense system, which intercepts incoming rockets, was overwhelmed by the scale of the assault. Iron Dome uses radar to detect trajectories of incoming rockets and launches interceptor missiles to destroy them. It has a 90% success rate but struggled to cope with the massive salvo from Hamas. Hamas has worked to increase its rockets' range and overwhelm Iron Dome through saturation attacks. Despite upgrades, Iron Dome could not fully protect Israel from the scale of Hamas' latest onslaught. Israel has deployed at least 10 Iron Dome batteries since 2011 to combat rocket attacks from Gaza.

Former US President Donald Trump accused President Joe Biden of "indirectly funding" the deadly Hamas militant attacks on Israel. Trump blamed President Biden for emboldening terrorists and making the US appear weak during deadly Hamas attacks on Israel. At a rally, Trump vowed to cut off funding to "Palestinian terrorists" if elected. He claimed the assaults were enabled by Biden being a "really weak leader". Trump asserted that US taxpayer dollars "indirectly funded" the strikes via sanctions relief to Iran, drawing White House denials. Biden deputy press secretary Andrew Bates called it a "shameful lie", noting the funds can only buy humanitarian supplies. Trump said the attacks must be crushed and avenged, while criticizing Biden for undermining US strength.