The Indian embassy in Israel has asked its citizens to remain vigilant and observe safety protocols as advised by local authorities.
The death toll in Israel after a surprise attack by Hamas surged to over 600, while over 100 were being held as "prisoners" by the group, the Israel government said. The death toll "is not a final number" as it's likely to rise, an official said..
Top update from the situation:-
1) The conflict's bloodiest escalation in decades saw Hamas carry out a massive rocket barrage and ground, air and sea offensive, that reports said had killed 600 Israelis and wounded 1,000. Gaza officials said intense Israeli air strikes on the coastal enclave had brought the Palestinian death count to at least 400, with nearly 1,700 wounded.
2)Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah said it fired "large numbers of artillery shells and guided missiles" at Israeli positions in a contested border area. It said the assault was "in solidarity" with the attack launched by Hamas.
3) Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to avenge what he said was a "black day" for Israel. "The IDF (army) is about to use all its force to destroy Hamas's capabilities. We'll strike them to the bitter end and avenge with force this black day they brought on Israel and its people," he said.
War, Israel,israel war
