Morning Filter: Hamas militants launch a surprise attack on Israel

1. Israel-Palestine conflict | Israel PM tells Palestinians to leave Gaza, vows to destroy Hamas’ capabilities The Federal Aviation Administration late Saturday urged U.S. airlines and pilots to use caution when flying in Israeli airspace after a surprise attack by Hamas militants. Live updates. 2. Sikkim flash floods Death toll rises to 30; 62 found alive; search on for 14 missing soldiers; an inter-Ministerial central team will visit Sikkim from Sunday 3. IAF to unveil new ensign at Air Force Day parade on Sunday The IAF will unveil its new ensign at the annual Air Force Day parade at Prayagraj on Sunday to better reflect its values, 72 years after a similar exercise was undertaken. 4. Afghanistan quakes The United Nations gave a preliminary figure of 320 dead, but later said the figure was still being verified. Local authorities gave an estimate of 100 people killed and 500 injured, according to the same update from the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. 5. Final day of Asiad on Sunday The Asian Games 2023 closing ceremony will see over 2,000 artists in action at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium on Sunday. 6. Confident India ready for Australian challenge Rohit Sharma, one of the most revered cricketers of his generation, would carry the audible expectations of a billion people when his Indian team starts its high-stakes World Cup campaign against Australia in Chennai on Sunday. [logo] The Morning Filter 08 October 2023 [The Hindu logo] Welcome to the Morning Filter newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories and events to follow today. [Arrow]Open in browser [Mail icon]More newsletters Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today 1. Israel-Palestine conflict | Israel PM tells Palestinians to leave Gaza, vows to destroy Hamas’ capabilities [A bicycle was targeted and two young Palestinian militants were killed near the border fence between the Gaza Strip and Israel on October 7, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a missile attack on Israel today, with fighters simultaneously crossing the border from Gaza. Israel has declared a state of war.] The Federal Aviation Administration late Saturday urged U.S. airlines and pilots to use caution when flying in Israeli airspace after a surprise attack by Hamas militants. [Live updates](. 2. Sikkim flash floods Death toll rises to 30; 62 found alive; search on for 14 missing soldiers; an inter-Ministerial central team will visit Sikkim from Sunday 3. IAF to unveil new ensign at Air Force Day parade on Sunday The IAF will unveil its new ensign at the annual Air Force Day parade at Prayagraj on Sunday to better reflect its values, 72 years after a similar exercise was undertaken. 4. Afghanistan quakes The United Nations gave a preliminary figure of 320 dead, but later said the figure was still being verified. Local authorities gave an estimate of 100 people killed and 500 injured, according to the same update from the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. 5. Final day of Asiad on Sunday The Asian Games 2023 closing ceremony will see over 2,000 artists in action at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium on Sunday. 6. Confident India ready for Australian challenge Rohit Sharma, one of the most revered cricketers of his generation, would carry the audible expectations of a billion people when his Indian team starts its high-stakes World Cup campaign against Australia in Chennai on Sunday. [Sign up for free]( Today’s Best Reads [[Pilot shortage creates turbulence for aviation sector] Pilot shortage creates turbulence for aviation sector]( [[Why did Hamas launch a surprise attack on Israel? | Analysis] Why did Hamas launch a surprise attack on Israel? | Analysis]( [[Narges Mohammadi | The woman who shook the clergy] Narges Mohammadi | The woman who shook the clergy]( [[Hangzhou Asian Games | All that glitters is gold indeed for India!] Hangzhou Asian Games | All that glitters is gold indeed for India!]( Copyright @ 2023, THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. If you are facing any trouble in viewing this newsletter, please [try here]( Manage your newsletter subscription preferences [here]( If you do not wish to receive such emails [go here](