Israel reported rescuing four hostages kidnapped on Oct. 7 in the largest recovery operation since the Gaza war began. Heavy fighting in central Gaza killed at least 55 Palestinians, including children, according to the Health Ministry.

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi made a “hard landing” on Sunday, state media reported, without elaborating. Some urged the public to pray for Raisi and others on board as rescue crews sped through a misty, rural forest to the site.