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Israel-Hamas war updates: Death toll rises as Israeli jets pound Gaza Israel-Hamas war updates: Death toll rises as Israeli jets pound Gaza Mourners pray by the bodies of Salem Abu Quta family members, a Hamas fighter, during a funeral after they were killed in an Israeli strike on their house in Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip Video Duration 01 minutes 45 seconds 01:45 By Lyndal Rowlands, Zaheena Rasheed and Usaid Siddiqui Published On 8 Oct 2023 8 Oct 2023 Click here to share on social media This page is now closed. You can find Monday’s live coverage here. Read more 2h ago (04:11 GMT) Asian airlines cancel flights to Israel Several airlines in Asia have cancelled their flights to Israel citing the security situation in the country. Hainan Airlines, the only Chinese airline to fly between China and Israel, cancelled flights between Shanghai and Tel Aviv on Monday, while Cathay Pacific also cancelled its flight between Hong Kong and Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Korean Air cancelled its flight between the port city of Incheon and Tel Aviv on Monday and said it expects future flights to be irregular. Click here to share on social media 2h ago (03:43 GMT) UN Security Council fails to agree on statement on Israel-Hamas war The UN Security Council has met behind closed doors in an emergency session amid the war between Israel and Hamas but failed to achieve the unanimity needed for a joint statement. The US called on the council’s 15 members to strongly condemn Hamas but diplomats said members led by Russia were hoping for a broader focus than condemning the Palestinian armed group. The council met for about 90 minutes and heard a briefing from the UN Middle East peace envoy Tor Wennesland. Read more here. Play Video Video Duration 19 minutes 37 seconds 19:37 Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour will now speak at the UN to discuss the latest conflict Click here to share on social media 2h ago (03:28 GMT) Iran says not involved in Hamas offensive Iran has denied any involvement in the unprecedented attacks launched by Hamas within Israel. “We emphatically stand in unflinching support of Palestine, however, we are not involved in Palestine’s response as it is taken solely by Palestine itself,” Iran’s mission to the UN said in statement. “The resolute measures taken by Palestine constitute a wholly legitimate defence against seven decades of oppressive occupation and heinous crimes committed by the illegitimate Zionist regime,” the statement added. Click here to share on social media Gun battles continue in southern Israel Gun battles are continuing between Hamas fighters and Israeli forces in three main areas in southern Israel – at a kibbutz in Karmia and in the cities of Ashkelon and Sderot – with an Israeli army commander reportedly injured, according to Al Jazeera correspondents. #news #america #americanews