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❗️Egypt moves 600 aid trucks toward Gaza amid Rafah uncertainty
Egypt moved 600 aid trucks from the Rafah crossing toward Gaza on Wednesday, loaded with food, fuel, and cooking gas.
The convoys were redirected through the Karam Abu Salem and Al-Ouja crossings for Israeli inspection.
Israel’s political leadership reportedly approved reopening Rafah under UN supervision, but security officials later said the crossing would stay closed pending clearance checks.
The aid transfer follows Israel’s pledge to ease restrictions after the return of four captive remains under the Egypt-brokered ceasefire.
Separately, eight medical aid trucks entered Gaza through the World Health Organization, bringing critical supplies and equipment.
⭕️ Kuwait discovers major gas reserves at Al-Jazah offshore field
Kuwait Oil Company confirmed a major natural gas find at the Al-Jazah offshore field, where the Jazah-1 well produced over 29 million cubic feet per day — the highest rate from a vertical well in Kuwait.
The field, spanning about 40 square kilometers, holds an estimated one trillion cubic feet of gas.
Oil Minister Tariq al-Roumi called the discovery a key step toward Kuwait’s 2040 plan to expand energy production and strengthen national supply.
❗️Starmer: Britain could help disarm Hamas using Northern Ireland model
Britain could play a leading role in 'helping' to disarm Hamas in Gaza by drawing on its experience persuading militant groups in Northern Ireland to surrender their weapons, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said yesterday.
According to three European diplomats, the Northern Ireland peace process is being discussed as a potential model for Gaza’s future, though they noted that no detailed plan has yet been drawn up.
"Of course, this is going to be difficult, but it's vital. It was difficult in Northern Ireland in relation to the IRA (Irish Republican Army), but it was vital," Starmer said.
"That is why we have said that we stand ready, based on our experience in Northern Ireland, to help with the decommissioning process. I'm not going to pretend that's easy, but it is extremely important."
Starmer’s national security adviser worked closely with former prime minister Tony Blair, who has been considered for a role in Gaza.
(Reuters)
❗️Putin to meet Sharaa in Moscow
The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Syria's self-appointed President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Moscow on Wednesday during Sharaa’s first official visit.
Talks will focus on the state of Russian–Syrian relations and prospects for political, economic, trade, and humanitarian cooperation, as well as recent developments in West Asia, the Kremlin said in a statement.
Syrian media had earlier reported on Sharaa’s planned visit to the Russian capital.
❗️Israeli troops vandalized banners commemorating Palestinians killed in past raids and defaced their portraits with spray-painted Stars of David in Jabal Abu Dheir, Jenin, occupied West Bank.
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BREAKING | Israeli tanks open fire on Palestinians in the town of Bani Suhaila and the Sheikh Nasser neighborhood, east of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza.
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❗️Early this morning, Israeli occupation forces advanced around 150 meters into Kroum al-Maraj on the eastern outskirts of Mays al-Jabal, south Lebanon, and detonated a house the Israeli army previously destroyed.
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❗️Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent in Gaza reports that the Rafah crossing is expected to open today for those coming from Egypt into Gaza.
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VIDEO | Footage from the handover of additional dead Israeli captives to the Red Cross in Gaza City a short while ago.
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❗️Statement issued by the Ministry of Interior and National Security in Gaza:
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"Opening the door for repentance and a general amnesty for members of criminal gangs 'not involved in bloodshed' to settle their legal status
Following the implementation of the ceasefire agreement ending Israel’s genocidal war against our people in the Gaza Strip, the Ministry of Interior and National Security affirms that it has begun taking the necessary measures regarding the security and societal situation in the Strip, with the aim of restoring stability and reinforcing national and social cohesion.
Some criminal gangs exploited the state of chaos during the war, committing unlawful acts that targeted civil peace, including attacks on citizens’ property and looting humanitarian aid. Among these groups were individuals whose hands are not stained with blood and who did not participate in killings or crimes against their people.
Based on the principles of justice and national responsibility, and out of concern for internal unity, the restoration of public order, and the strengthening of the home front, the Ministry of Interior and National Security announces the opening of the door for repentance and a general amnesty for all individuals who joined these gangs but were not involved in murder.
They are called upon to surrender themselves to the security services within one week — from the morning of Monday, 13 October 2025 until the end of Sunday, 19 October 2025 — to regularize their legal and security status and permanently close their files.
The Ministry of Interior and National Security warns that anyone who refuses to turn themselves in or insists on violating the law will face firm legal action by the competent authorities. No compromise will be allowed regarding public security or citizens’ rights under any circumstances."
⭕️ Iran has declined an invitation to attend the Sharm el-Sheikh summit, according to Tasnim News Agency, where leaders from over 20 countries will discuss the US proposal to end Israel’s war on Gaza.
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❗️Statement issued by the Families of Gaza City:
– “We, the families of Gaza City, while closely following the efforts exerted by the Ministry of Interior and security agencies in the Gaza Strip to maintain security and restore order, affirm our full support for these national measures. These efforts come at a sensitive stage following the ceasefire and require broad popular and national cooperation to ensure the security and stability of our society.”
– “Imposing order and protecting the lives and property of citizens is a national and religious duty. It is the solid foundation upon which our people’s steadfastness and their aspirations for freedom and independence are built. We highly value the stance of Gaza City’s families and the efforts of the security forces in maintaining civil peace, and we understand the sensitivity and complexity of the stage following the brutal aggression our steadfast people have faced over the past two years.”
– “We stress that security is a collective responsibility. All families and citizens must fully cooperate with the security services, reject chaos, and oppose any violations of the law or attacks on public and private property.”
– “In conclusion, we affirm that Gaza will rise again—strong through the will of its people and capable of restoring life despite all attempts by the occupation to sow confusion and instability.”
❗️A leadership source in Hamas to Al Jazeera:
– "We held intensive contacts with mediators to improve the lists of Palestinian prisoners scheduled for release."
– "Mediators are still working to reach a final settlement regarding the prisoner lists despite the occupation's refusal."
– "Resistance factions renewed their commitment to release the occupation's captives according to the agreed-upon timeframe."
– "The resistance has finished counting the living [Israeli] captives and distributing them to points inside the Gaza Strip in preparation for the handover."
– "The resistance and Red Cross delegations will meet tonight to agree on the mechanism for handing over the [Israeli] captives."
– "The process of handing over the [Israeli] captives will take place in three different locations in the Gaza Strip."
❗️A senior source at Gaza's Ministry of Interior to Al Jazeera:
"There is a martyr from the security forces in an attack carried out by a [Israel-backed] militia in Gaza City, and the security forces are besieging and dealing with it to arrest its members. The militia killed displaced people while they were returning from the southern Gaza Strip to Gaza City."
❗️Statement by the Gaza Government Media Office:
"The Government Media Office affirms that the information published by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) about “deploying fighters in the streets” and “appointing governors with military backgrounds who are leaders in the military wing” is false and baseless, containing fabricated and deliberately misleading claims.
We strongly condemn the fact that international media outlets resort to publishing unverified allegations without consulting official authorities in Gaza, which clearly undermines their professionalism and serves the propaganda promoted by the Israeli occupation.
The Government Media Office reiterates its call on all media outlets to verify information with accuracy and objectivity, rely on official and accredited sources in the Gaza Strip, and avoid being drawn into misleading narratives aimed at distorting reality and destabilizing the Palestinian internal arena."
❗️EU seeks key role in Gaza recovery under Trump’s 'peace' plan
The European Union should strengthen its role in Gaza’s reconstruction and take part in a US-proposed "Board of Peace" that would temporarily oversee governance of the enclave, according to a document from the EU’s diplomatic service seen by Reuters.
However, key aspects of securing a 'lasting peace,' including governance and security arrangements, remain unresolved. EU foreign ministers are set to meet in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss how Europe can support Trump’s plan.
"It is important to obtain more clarity on essential elements currently not fully elaborated, notably which role the Palestinians will have in post-war Gaza," stated the European External Action Service document, which analyzed the plan and was circulated to diplomats earlier this month.
"The EU should be a member of the future Board of Peace oversight body in order to influence strategic choices."
❗️Israeli occupation forces raid Syrian villages in Quneitra countryside
Israeli army units entered the Quneitra countryside in southern Syria on Wednesday, according to local media.
Syria’s state-run Al-Ikhbariya TV reported that Israeli forces advanced into Al-Owainia village, raided two homes, and later moved eight military vehicles - including a bulldozer and two tanks - toward Eastern Samadaniyah town, where they remained for several hours before pulling back toward Quneitra city.
Israel has carried out repeated incursions into Syria’s southern provinces in recent months, including Quneitra, despite international condemnation over violations of Syrian sovereignty.
Following the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad government in late 2024, Israel expanded its occupation of the Golan Heights by seizing the demilitarized buffer zone, in breach of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.
❗️Several Palestinians suffered from tear gas inhalation after Israeli forces fired gas canisters to disperse residents taking part in an olive harvest in the town of Al-Nazla al-Sharqiya near Tulkarem, occupied West Bank.
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❗️Fourth Global Sumud Flotilla to sail for Gaza in November
The fourth Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian convoy will depart for Gaza between mid and late November, organizers said.
Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations President Mohammad Azmi Abdul Hamid announced that the flotilla aims to enter Gaza’s waters before Ramadan, using lessons from past missions to strengthen its strategy against the Israeli blockade.
The fleet, consisting of about 1,000 ships and boats carrying aid, will gather in the Mediterranean Sea before sailing toward Gaza, joined by groups departing from Gibraltar, Barcelona, Tunisia, Italy, and Turkiye.
❗️Iraqi parliamentary candidate killed in Baghdad car bombing
Safa Mashhadani, a Baghdad Provincial Council member and candidate for the Sunni-led Sovereignty Alliance, was killed after a bomb attached to his car exploded in Tarmiya, north of the capital.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which has raised concerns over the security environment ahead of Iraq’s 11 November parliamentary elections.
❗️Israel’s Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN) reports that 600 aid trucks will enter Gaza today through the Rafah crossing.
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❗️Yesterday at night, one person was injured when an Israeli drone attacked his car in Wadi Jilou, southern Lebanon.
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❗️Ynet citing an Israeli security official:
“The Rafah crossing (southern Gaza) will not open today, and there is no set date for its reopening due to logistical difficulties.”
❗️Hamas leader Ghazi Hamad to Al Jazeera:
– "We need international pressure, especially from Arabs, to curb Netanyahu's madness in Gaza and the West Bank."
– "The [Israeli] occupation is manipulating the lists of prisoners and stalling, even with the Americans."
– "We are working with mediators to complete the agreement meticulously and call for strict monitoring of the occupation's behavior."
– "We have finished the necessary arrangements for handing over the [Israeli] occupation's prisoners, but it is delaying."
– "We are informing the mediators moment by moment of all developments so they can determine the party responsible for any violation."
– "We are currently seeking a complete cessation of the war, the withdrawal of the [Israeli] occupation, the exchange of prisoners, and the entry of aid."
– "We need a discussion with the factions to take a unified stance regarding the remaining phases of the agreement."
– "The coming hours will reveal the extent of the [Israeli] occupation's commitment to the agreement, and then we will determine our responses."
❗️Iran formally rejects invitation to Trump & Sisi's Sharm el-Sheikh Summit
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi briefed the cabinet on Sunday on Egypt’s official invitation for President Masoud Pezeshkian to attend the Sharm el-Sheikh summit and Iran’s subsequent decision to decline the invitation, after which Cairo extended it to the foreign minister instead. The summit, co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and US President Donald Trump, will bring together leaders from more than 20 countries to discuss ending Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and advancing regional 'security.'
(WANA)
❗️Gaza security sources to Al Jazeera:
– "Security forces have fully taken control of the armed militia in Gaza City and are carrying out a comprehensive sweep operation."
– "A number of suspects accused of executing displaced people and collaborating with the occupation were killed during clashes with the militia in Gaza."
– "Security forces have arrested around 60 militia members and transferred them to secure locations for further interrogation."
VIDEO | "You need a million years to break the will of these people ... and you will not break it."
The last video by journalist Saleh al-Jaafarawi, who was tortured and assassinated by Israel-aligned outlaw gangs in Gaza City today.
BREAKING | Palestinian journalist and social media personality Saleh al-Jaafarawi was murdered alongside several others in Gaza City, reportedly by Israel-backed gangs affiliated with the Fatah-linked Daghmash family.
A supporter of the resistance who was repeatedly incited against by Israeli forces, Saleh covered the genocide for 735 days and refused several offers to leave Gaza.
Israeli arms makers welcome Gaza ceasefire to reverse falling sales to Europe
European nations had begun to boycott and shun Israeli arms manufacturers amid the push to increase defense spending driven by the Ukraine war
Israel prepares to receive captives as Hamas insists on release of ‘high-profile’ prisoners
Among the prisoners Hamas is pushing for is Fatah’s Marwan Barghouti, who has been rejected by both Tel Aviv and Ramallah