Date: October 5, 2025
Key Developments:
- Israeli Airstrikes: At least 24 Palestinians were killed on Sunday, including four asylum seekers near an aid distribution center in Rafah. Strikes continued across central Gaza and Gaza City despite international calls for restraint.
- Ceasefire Talks in Egypt: Delegations from Hamas and Israel are set to begin indirect negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday. The talks center on a U.S.-led 20-point ceasefire plan proposed by President Donald Trump.
- Trump’s Statement: Trump described the negotiations as “very successful” and urged all parties to “MOVE FAST,” anticipating the first phase of the deal could be completed within the week.
Ceasefire Plan Highlights
- Hostage Release: Hamas to release all remaining Israeli captives.
- Israeli Withdrawal: Israel to pull back troops to the “yellow line” (August positions).
- Next Steps: A ceasefire would follow the initial withdrawal, with further discussions on disarmament and Gaza’s future governance.
Regional & International Reactions
- Arab Bloc Support: Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and the UAE issued a joint statement backing Hamas’s engagement with the Trump plan.
- U.S. Diplomacy: Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are overseeing the talks on behalf of the White House.
- Marco Rubio’s Warning: The U.S. Secretary of State urged Israel to halt strikes, stating, “You can’t release hostages in the middle of strikes.”
Humanitarian Toll
- Gaza’s Government Media Office reports:
- Over 2,700 families (8,500+ people) removed from civil registry.
- 1,015 infants, 1,670 medical staff, 254 journalists, and 140 civil defence workers killed since the conflict began.
(Source – Al Jazeera)
—Agencies
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