Update 2023-10-12: The Israeli military began massing troops on the border with the Gaza Strip on Thursday (12 October). At the same time, 300,000 reservists were put on standby. The Israeli Air Force continues to carry out air strikes on Gaza, and a ground offensive in the coming days is reportedly possible. Reserve units have also been moved to the north of the country to the border with Lebanon.
India has begun evacuation flights of nationals. The Philippines is also preparing evacuation flights.
