Oil prices witnessed a significant 5 per cent surge following Hamas' surprise attacks on Israel over the weekend, marking one of the most miserable conflicts in decades.

Oil prices surge as West Asia tensions escalate amidst Israel-Hamas conflict

Indian students stuck in Israel amid the ongoing attacks by the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched on Saturday (Oct 7) told WION that the situation in northern Israel was relatively peaceful.

Indian students stuck in Israel exercise caution, in touch with officials amid Hamas attack

The US President Joe Biden has appreciated the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and has called it a "genuine opportunity" for peace between the two groups. A ceasefire was called between Israel and Hamas on Thursday, through a deal brokered by the US, UN and Egypt.

Biden sees 'genuine opportunity' for peace after Israel-Hamas ceasefire

The Israeli military and Hamas militants in Gaza continue to exchange rocket fire and airstrikes. The death toll continues to climb as violence spreads to the streets of mixed Arab-Jewish cities in Israel.