Israel-Hamas war LIVE: Iran calls for emergency meeting of Muslim group OIC

Israel-Hamas war LIVE updates: More than 73,000 are sheltering in schools, some of which have been designated emergency shelters in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war LIVE updates: The United States has moved an aircraft carrier, ships and jets to the eastern Mediterranean in the wake of the war between Israel and Hamas militants in Palestine. US defence secretary Lloyd Austin said that fighter jets are also likely to be sent.

Smoke rises following Israeli strikes in Gaza on October 9, 2023.

Tel Aviv formally declared war on Sunday following unprecedented large-scale attacks by Gaza-based Palestinian militant group Hamas a day before. The ongoing conflict, triggered by Hamas' operation known as 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood,' has resulted in over 1,100 deaths on both sides. Thousands have been wounded and displaced. Over 130 Israeli and other nationals are also feared as taken hostage by the Hamas.

On Saturday, Hamas launched a triple attack on Israel, firing rocket barrages, conducting a successful infiltration bid into its southern towns and sending armed men via route. In response, Israel initiated a massive airstrike operation, claiming to have eliminated 400 militants, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to reduce the group to “rubble".

As the escalation entered day two, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah also waged rocket strikes against Israel in its northern region, “in solidarity” with the Palestinians.

Oct 09, 2023 02:00 PM IST