Pope Francis on Wednesday called for the release of hostages held captive by Hamas and also urged for the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza at a time when the escalation of violence has resulted in the death of innocent civilians on both sides.
Amid Israel's ongoing war with Hamas, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has termed Hamas as 'mujahideen' defending their lands, as he announced the cancellation of his visit to Israel.
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Wednesday showed a purported note from one of the members of the Hamas which has the message for the terror group to "sharpen the blades" for their enemies who are "incurable disease".
The Israel Defence Forces have confirmed that another terror cell in Southern Lebanon has been struck near the northern community of Zar'it, according to The Times of Israel.
In a major development, Israel has alleged that Iran "directly aided" Hamas ahead of the terror attack on October 7 and is still helping the terror group with intelligence, Times of Israel reported on Wednesday.
After a telephone interview with the ministry's Firearm Licensing Department, eligible citizens without a criminal record or health issues can now be issued a gun license within a week.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated, "We call for humanitarian pauses on hostilities, so food, water, medicine, and other essential assistance can reach people in desperate need, and so civilians can get to safety."
Actor Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday shared pictures of her meeting with Israel's Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon and expressed hope of Israel emerging victorious in the "war against terrorism".
Guterres angered Israelis during a UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday when he said, "It is important to also recognise the attacks by Hamas did not happen in a vacuum," claiming that "The Palestinian people have been subjected to 56 years of suffocating occupation."
The Israeli publication posted an image tweeted on social media X to show Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, with Hamas deputy chief Saleh al-Arouri, and Islamic Jihad chief Ziad al-Nakhala.