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In response to the escalating tensions in the region, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has taken decisive action by issuing a travel advisory for Indian citizens. The advisory strongly advised against travel to either Iran or Israel until further notice, citing the precarious situation.

The MEA stressed the critical importance of prioritising safety measures, urging residents to exercise extreme caution and minimize their movements amidst the heightened tensions.

Apple on Thursday pledged to address a software glitch that caused a Palestinian flag emoji to be recommended to some iPhone users when typing "Jerusalem" in messages.

It is reportedly said that neither Netanyahu nor Gallant were informed beforehand about the strike, which was reportedly coordinated by the Israeli military and the Shin Bet intelligence service.

In a significant development amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, three sons of the Palestinian terrorist organization's leader Ismail Haniyeh were reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Wednesday.

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, criticized the UNSC's consideration of Palestinian statehood, drawing parallels between Palestinian aspirations and historical Nazi collaboration. He argued against the establishment of a Palestinian state, emphasizing security concerns and UN Charter violations.

Gaza hostage Elad Katzir's sister announced on Saturday that he was murdered in Hamas captivity over the past few days. In a social media post, hostage Elad Katzir's sister announced that he was killed in captivity within the Gaza Strip and his body has been since returned back to Israel.

The article discusses the escalating tensions and potential for conflict between Israel and Iran, including recent airstrikes, diplomatic interactions, and the involvement of the United States.

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the US state of New Jersey on Friday, causing a momentary disruption during a UN Security Council meeting in nearby New York City.

Iran has vowed to respond after a strike on its consulate building in Syria on Monday - which Israel was widely believed to be behind - killed 13 people, including a senior general.