JERUSALEM -- Hundreds of thousands of Israelis rallied across the country on Sunday, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu negotiate a ceasefire with Hamas to secure the return of hostages held in Gaza.

According to Israel's Ynet news site, around 700,000 people participated in demonstrations on main roads and at junctions nationwide, with 550,000 attending the central rally in Tel Aviv. The protests began in the morning after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the recovery of six hostages' bodies and continued through the night. (Israel-Protests-Hostage Release)

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GAZA -- A polio vaccination campaign started in the Gaza Strip on Sunday as over 2 million people in the Palestinian enclave are still grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis due to the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel.

The campaign began in central Gaza, including the city of Deir al-Balah and the refugee camps of al-Nuseirat, al-Maghazi, and al-Bureij. The second phase is scheduled for September 5 in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, with northern Gaza set to be covered on September 9. (Gaza-Polio Vaccination Campaign)

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TEHRAN -- Severe weather conditions, including thick fog, were primarily responsible for the helicopter crash in May that resulted in the death of Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi, IRIB news agency reported on Sunday, citing a final investigation report.

The General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces released the report, stating that the technical, engineering, electronic, and navigation aspects of the helicopter were thoroughly examined. The findings confirmed that all procedures and measures adhered to established standards and regulations before and during the flight. (Iran-Helicopter Crash-Report)

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KHARTOUM -- Heavy rains and flooding in Sudan have claimed 173 lives and injured 505 people since the beginning of the rainy season in June, the Sudanese Health Ministry reported.

The floods have impacted 11 of Sudan's 18 states, destroying 18,665 homes and damaging 14,947 others, according to the ministry. The report, released on Saturday, also noted that over 170,000 Sudanese have been affected by the floods. (Sudan-Flooding-Casualty) Enditem

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