Israel has violated the Gaza ceasefire 3,005 times since it took effect last October, according to a statement from the Gaza Government Media Office. The violations reportedly include bombings, direct attacks on civilians, destruction of residential areas, repeated shootings, and incursions into populated zones. The statement said that more than 910 civilians have been killed and 2,747 injured in these incidents. It also claimed that Israeli forces have abducted or arrested 82 people during the same period. The office further reported that Israeli restrictions have severely hindered humanitarian aid, preventing over 64 percent of relief supplies—including food, water, medicine, fuel, and other essentials—from entering the region. The information was cited by Middle East Eye and highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid continued restrictions and violence.

Israeli soldiers are using fishing nets to protect themselves from Hezbollah’s first-person-view (FPV) kamikaze drone attacks in Lebanon, according to a senior Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officer quoted by The War Zone on Monday. Due to a shortage of standard protective mesh, troops have been purchasing nets from fishermen in Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee, as well as from coastal areas such as Acre and Haifa. The officer described the drone threat as a nightmare for field units. The report notes that after widespread use of FPV drones in the Ukraine war, the IDF has adopted similar netting to shield vehicles and equipment from explosions. However, Hezbollah’s use of fiber-optic-controlled drones and thermal cameras has limited Israel’s electronic warfare capabilities and allowed nighttime strikes. The combination has immobilized Israeli forces along the border and inside Lebanon, preventing them from targeting Hezbollah’s logistics networks. The situation has been further complicated by political pressure from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for visible operations in southern Lebanon, while U.S. commitments have constrained military flexibility, creating what one officer called a “catch-22” scenario.

US President Donald Trump has called on Muslim-majority countries to join the Abraham Accords and recognize Israel as part of his effort to end the Iran war. Officials from several of these nations have either mocked, rejected, or remained silent about the proposal. Some Middle Eastern diplomats view Trump’s demand as a political maneuver aimed at appeasing hardline Republicans concerned he may concede too much in talks with Iran. A Gulf Arab diplomat described the move as a tactic to calm angry supporters, saying it would not become part of any peace deal. The proposal has added uncertainty to an already fragile situation marked by renewed US strikes on Iranian missile sites and Israeli attacks in Lebanon. A former US official said some Arab counterparts see Trump’s demand as a “poison pill” that could derail peace efforts. Despite Trump’s push, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have reaffirmed their positions, emphasizing diplomatic solutions and rejecting normalization with Israel without progress toward a Palestinian state.

Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in Dhaka’s Moghbazar area has described the deaths of six newborns as accidental. The hospital authorities made the statement at a press conference on Wednesday, confirming that the incident occurred in a ward where 11 mothers and six newborns, aged one to two days, were staying. Police confirmed the deaths, which occurred after the infants’ conditions deteriorated in the early hours of the morning. Parents of the deceased infants alleged that a gas leak in the neonatal ward caused the tragedy. Preliminary findings indicated a malfunction in the air conditioning system that led to a gas leak, after which the babies’ health worsened. Hospital Director Professor Dr. Nahida Yasmin explained that the ward was air-conditioned and sometimes patients or relatives requested to turn off the AC due to cold. She detailed that two babies first fell ill around 3 a.m. and were taken to the neonatal ICU but later returned to the ward. By dawn, all six infants were in critical condition and eventually died despite intensive care efforts. A three-member investigation committee has been formed to look into the incident.

At least four people were killed and 10 to 12 others injured when an Islami Paribahan bus lost control and crashed into an Akash Paribahan bus in Dhaka’s Nadda area near Notun Bazar on Wednesday morning. The victims were identified as Laizu Begum, her husband Kabir Jamaddar, Khushi Begum, and Md. Robiul. Three of them were from Mongla in Bagerhat, and one from Mirzaganj in Patuakhali. The accident occurred around 6 a.m., causing severe traffic congestion and suffering for Eid travelers. Police said the Islami Paribahan bus was speeding from Patuakhali toward Dhaka when the driver lost control, mounted the road divider, and hit the oncoming Akash Paribahan bus heading from Uttara to Gulistan. The Akash Paribahan bus sustained heavy damage, and most casualties occurred there. One passenger died on the spot, while others succumbed to injuries at Kurmitola Hospital. According to police, the Islami Paribahan driver and helper fled after the crash. Injured passengers were taken to Kurmitola and Dhaka Medical College hospitals, with several reported in critical condition. Traffic resumed after police removed the damaged buses.

Around 100 drones fell from the sky during a light festival in Australia, startling spectators near Sydney Harbour. The incident occurred during the 'Star-Bound Drone Show', part of the annual 'Vivid Sydney' festival. The drones crashed into the water and onto the wharf, breaking apart upon impact. According to the UK-based operator Skymagic, an unexpected change in the radio frequency environment caused 89 drones to lose positional accuracy, triggering their automatic emergency landing systems. Witnesses reported hearing loud crashing sounds as the drones hit the concrete marina. Skymagic stated that none of the drones fell outside the designated safety zone. Festival organizers apologized to attendees for the disruption and inconvenience. Subsequent shows have been canceled pending a full investigation by Skymagic and government agencies. The 'Star-Bound Show' featured 1,000 specially designed drones scheduled for 22 performances over 11 nights and had launched just one day earlier.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Ankara is ready to promote peace and stability through dialogue. On Tuesday, he held separate phone conversations with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. During these calls, Erdogan emphasized Turkey’s commitment to supporting all efforts that yield positive outcomes from dialogue. Erdogan told Pezeshkian that Turkey would continue to provide all kinds of support to ensure constructive discussions. He stressed that Ankara is cooperating with brotherly nations to secure regional peace and stability. Erdogan also remarked that the ongoing United States–Israel war against Iran has cast a shadow over the celebration of Eid al-Adha. Expressing optimism, Erdogan said he believes the Iranian people will overcome these difficult times and regain security and stability. He also extended Eid al-Adha greetings to the Iranian president.

Six newborn babies died following a gas leak in the neonatal ward of Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in Dhaka’s Moghbazar area on Wednesday morning. The incident was confirmed by Sheikh Zahidul Islam, Deputy Police Commissioner of DMP’s Ramna Division. Authorities fear the death toll could rise as investigations continue into the cause of the leak. Initial reports indicate that a malfunction in the hospital’s air conditioning system caused the gas leak. The affected ward housed 11 mothers and six newborns aged between one and two days. According to Professor Dr. Nahida Yasmin, Director of Hospitals and Nursing at Ad-Din Hospital, the ward is air-conditioned, and patients or relatives sometimes request to turn off the AC due to excessive cold. Dr. Yasmin added that two infants first showed signs of illness around 3 a.m. and were taken to the neonatal ICU, where they initially appeared stable. However, by dawn, all six newborns deteriorated rapidly and were transferred again to the ICU, where two were declared dead on arrival and four others later died despite ventilator support.

Continuous heavy rainfall over the past three days has severely disrupted daily life across Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka. The unseasonal downpour ahead of Eid-ul-Azha has caused widespread waterlogging in low-lying areas, halting normal activities and creating severe difficulties for people traveling home for the holidays and for livestock markets preparing for the festival. According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, rainfall in Dhaka reached 57 millimeters on Monday evening, 68 millimeters on Tuesday, and 42 millimeters in the 24 hours ending Wednesday morning. The department forecast that rain and thunderstorms will continue in many regions, including Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions. A low-pressure area may also form over the east-central Bay of Bengal within the next five days. Meteorologist Tariful Newaz Kabir stated that light to moderate rain is expected to persist in Dhaka for the next three days, including on Eid morning, with moderate to heavy rainfall continuing in several divisions.

Russia has announced the discovery of a vaccine against the Ebola virus, according to its Health Minister Mikhail Murashko. The announcement comes amid growing international concern over Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda. The minister stated that the vaccine could protect against the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which no approved vaccine or specific treatment currently exists. While the Russian claim has raised global hopes, health experts have urged caution. They emphasized that clinical trial data, peer-reviewed publications, and regulatory reviews are essential before the vaccine can be considered safe and effective for widespread use. The Bundibugyo strain is one of the lesser-known but highly dangerous types of the Ebola virus. According to reports from the World Health Organization and Reuters, there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment specifically designed for the Bundibugyo Ebola virus strain.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that India will no longer extend special treatment to Bangladeshis. He made the statement on Tuesday after an administrative meeting in Kalyani with officials from Nadia, Hooghly, and North 24 Parganas districts. Adhikari claimed that a large number of 'illegal Bangladeshis' had gathered at the Hakimpur checkpoint in North 24 Parganas and warned them to leave immediately, saying the government would take action otherwise. He stated that he did not want to spend public money to feed or house these individuals in jail, accusing them of harming Indian citizens, particularly those in West Bengal. Adhikari said police had been instructed not to imprison them but to hand them directly over to the Border Security Force (BSF). He emphasized that India would no longer share its resources with them. Earlier, the BJP-led government in West Bengal, under Adhikari’s leadership, had ordered the creation of ‘holding centers’ in every district to detain alleged Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators, a move similar to those implemented in other Indian states over the past year.

Ferry operations on the Paturia-Daulatdia river route in Manikganj resumed after being suspended for about an hour on Wednesday morning. Services were halted around 7:10 a.m. when heavy rain, strong winds, and a storm made navigation unsafe. Authorities temporarily stopped all ferry movements to ensure the safety of passengers and vehicles traveling home for Eid. The suspension caused temporary suffering for travelers and transport operators. According to the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC), ferry services restarted around 8:00 a.m. after weather conditions improved. BIWTC’s Aricha office confirmed that operations have returned to normal. Currently, 15 ferries of various sizes are operating on the route, and vehicles that were stranded at the terminals are gradually crossing the river. The restoration of ferry movement has eased congestion at the terminals, allowing passengers and vehicles to continue their journeys safely and smoothly.

Bangladesh’s BNP-led government, headed by Tarique Rahman, has completed its first 100 days in office after taking power on February 17, 2026, amid political polarization and economic fragility. The administration claims to have implemented 62 percent of 60 cabinet decisions, focusing on social safety programs such as family and farmer cards, while facing challenges from inflation, energy shortages, and a measles outbreak that has caused over 500 deaths. Economists describe the period as one of crisis management, noting limited progress in banking reforms, investment, and job creation. They highlight persistent inflation, low revenue-to-GDP ratio, and rising non-performing loans as major weaknesses. While remittance inflows show positive signs, experts say structural reforms in taxation and banking remain unclear. Law and order issues, including mob violence and crimes such as rape and robbery, continue to raise public concern despite government claims of improvement. Political analysts note that the government has so far avoided major conflict with opposition parties and maintained parliamentary dialogue. However, they warn that failure to control prices, strengthen institutions, and uphold judicial independence could intensify political pressure in the coming months.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that unity among Muslim nations is the key to addressing threats. He made the remarks in a post on social media platform X, coinciding with Eid al-Adha. Pezeshkian said he had spoken with leaders of Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Turkey, Tajikistan, Egypt, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan on the occasion. In his message, Pezeshkian expressed hope that God would bring the hearts of Muslims closer together and that cooperation and mutual support would expand in all areas when facing challenges. He emphasized the importance of solidarity among Muslim countries in confronting common threats. Earlier, Pezeshkian said regional countries were realizing that the United States’ military presence had failed to ensure long-term security. He added that relying entirely on the United States for security was an unrealistic and ineffective concept.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that 25 ships, including oil tankers, container vessels, and other commercial ships, crossed the Strait of Hormuz under the coordination of its naval forces and with Tehran’s authorization. The IRGC issued a statement warning that any act of aggression would be met with a strong response. A senior spokesperson for Iran’s armed forces, Abolfazl Shekarchi, cautioned that if war resumes in the region, Iran’s retaliation would be far harsher and extend beyond regional boundaries. His comments were conveyed through the semi-official Fars news agency. The statement and remarks underscore Iran’s continued emphasis on defending its maritime routes and asserting control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping passage, amid heightened regional tensions.