Several airlines in Asia have cancelled their flights to Israel citing the security situation in the country. Hainan Airlines, the only Chinese airline to fly between China and Israel, cancelled flights between Shanghai and Tel Aviv on Monday, while Cathay Pacific also cancelled its flight between Hong Kong and Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Korean Air cancelled its flight between the port city of Incheon and Tel Aviv on Monday and said it expects future flights to be irregular.

The UN Security Council has met behind closed doors in an emergency session amid the war between Israel and Hamas but failed to achieve the unanimity needed for a joint statement.

The US called on the council’s 15 members to strongly condemn Hamas but diplomats said members led by Russia were hoping for a broader focus than condemning the Palestinian armed group. The council met for about 90 minutes and heard a briefing from the UN Middle East peace envoy Tor Wennesland.Many eldery women and young ones are being kidnapped and no one knows if they will be back or not.