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A far-right Israeli minister visited and prayed at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site on Sunday, triggering regional condemnation and fears that the provocative move could further escalate tensions. The visit came as hospitals in Gazasaid 33 more Palestinians seeking food aid were killed by Israeli fire, Associated Press reported.

With Israel facing global criticism over famine-like conditions in the besieged strip, Itamar Ben-Gvir ‘s visit to the hillside compound threatened to further set back efforts by international mediators to halt Israel’s nearly two-year military offensive in Gaza.

The area, which Jews call the Temple Mount, is the holiest site in Judaism and was home to the ancient biblical temples. Muslims call the site the Noble Sanctuary. Today it is home to the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third-holiest site in Islam, according to Associated Press.

Western leaders have condemned videos of emaciated Israeli hostages filmed by their captors in Gaza, with the Red Cross calling for access to all remaining in captivity, BBC reported.

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy said "images of hostages being paraded for propaganda are sickening" and they must be released "unconditionally".

The calls come after the Palestinian Islamic Jihad published video of Rom Braslavski, thin and crying, on Thursday, and Hamas released footage of an emaciated Evyatar David on Saturday.

Israeli leaders accused Hamas of starving hostages, according to BBC.

At least 54 migrants have died and many remain missing after a boat carrying about 150 people sank off Yemen’s coast on Sunday due to rough seas.

Most of the victims were Ethiopian, mainly from the Oromo community, trying to reach Yemen’s Abyan province. Local authorities have launched a recovery operation, with bodies found along several beaches, Firstpost reported.

Despite years of conflict, Yemen remains a key transit route for migrants from the Horn of Africa heading to Gulf countries. Many face abuse and exploitation along the way, according to the UN.

The UK government is preparing to evacuate seriously injured children from Gaza for urgent medical care, with plans expected to begin within weeks. Up to 300 children may be brought to the UK, each accompanied by a parent or guardian, following security checks, according to BBC.

The move follows criticism over delays and growing calls for action amid Gaza’s deepening humanitarian crisis.

Some children have already arrived in the UK through the efforts of Project Pure Hope, a British medical charity, which welcomed the government’s plan and offered support based on its experience.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said efforts are being accelerated to provide lifesaving care as Gaza’s health system collapses under ongoing conflict, BBC reported.