With waves between 1 and 2 metres on the North Shore of O’ahu, Jack Robinson, who won the Pipe event in 2023, opened with a barrel that scored 8.00, which was the highest of the first round.
Dozens of mysterious nighttime flights started last month and have raised growing concern among residents and officials.
Hamas released eight hostages, including three Israelis and five Thais, as part of a hostage-for-prisoner exchange.
India says 11 of its citizens died in the incident in the Caucasus country, which remains under investigation.
