The Israeli occupation army has confirmed that it has suffered losses in retaliatory attacks carried out by the Lebanese and Palestinian resistance on Sunday. This follows a missile strike on an Israeli military boat off the coast of Akka, resulting in one soldier dead and two injured, as well as clashes in the Gaza Strip that claimed the lives of an officer and soldier. The Palestinian resistance has also launched retaliatory strikes, targeting Tel Aviv and bombing military sites in response to the Israeli massacres against the people of the Gaza Strip. In addition, they have used various tactics, including sniping and detonating explosive devices, to target Israeli soldiers in Gaza.
Following the escalating tension in the Middle East, Air India has announced the suspension of scheduled flights to and from Tel Aviv until August 8. In addition, the Israeli army confirmed the death of Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif in an airstrike last month, while Hamas and Iran report the killing of Palestinian movement's chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Israel has not commented on the claim. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has confirmed Deif's death in the strike, stating that he was the "Osama bin Laden of Gaza".
Celebrating the 10th International Yoga Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a 30-minute yoga session in Srinagar, highlighting the theme "Yoga for Self and Society". The event was moved indoors due to heavy rain, but that did not dampen the enthusiasm of participants. The global impact of yoga was also emphasized, with photos showing people practicing yoga in Ireland and Tel Aviv. British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron joined in on the celebrations in Delhi, calling yoga "India's gift".
Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the southern Gaza city of Rafah was hit with Israeli airstrikes on Sunday. Palestinian health workers reported at least 35 deaths, mostly among women and children, with dozens more injured. The airstrikes come just hours after a barrage of rockets were launched from Gaza towards Tel Aviv and central Israel. This escalation follows the International Court of Justice's order for Israel to end its military offensive in Rafah, where over half of Gaza's population had sought shelter. Meanwhile, aid trucks have entered Gaza from southern Israel under a new agreement, as tensions continue to rise in the region.
Amidst ongoing tensions in the Gaza Strip, an Israeli airstrike on the southern city of Rafah has resulted in the deaths of 22 people, according to medics. The airstrike hit tents designated for displaced people and is currently under review by the Israel Defence Forces. The strike comes just two days after the International Court of Justice in The Hague ordered Israel to end its military offensive in Rafah. Meanwhile, Hamas has launched a rocket attack on Tel Aviv, indicating their capability to strike despite months of Israeli military aggression.
In a dramatic turn of events, Iran launched a drone attack on Israel from its own soil for the first time, deepening the ongoing hostility between the two nations that began with the 1979 Iranian revolution. The attack is seen as a retaliation to Israel's suspected attack on Iran's embassy in Syria earlier this month. With both sides continuing to deny their involvement in previous offensives, the conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv has been termed a "shadow war" with Lebanon and Syria acting as battlegrounds.