Hundreds of Palestinians were killed in a massive explosion at Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City. The Gaza Health Ministry pegged the numbers to at least 500, with the casualties expected to rise.

Explained | What is Islamic Jihad, the group blamed for deadly blast in Gaza hospital

The Israeli army on Wednesday (Oct 17) said it had credible "evidence" that terrorists in Gaza Strip were responsible for the blast at a hospital. The blast which allegedly killed hundreds triggered global condemnation and sparked protests across the Middle East.

Gaza hospital blast: Israel releases 'evidence' to blame terrorists for 'misfired' rocket

The US military successfully prevented an attack on its troops in Iraq early on Wednesday (Oct 18) by intercepting two one-way drones that were aimed to strike the al Asad air base, where American troops are stationed, reported Reuters citing two sources.

US foils drone attack on troops in Iraq, hours after Gaza hospital blast