A leaked draft published earlier this week revealed a proposed international plan for managing the Gaza Strip during a transitional phase, in an initiative expected to be led by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
The plan, named the "International Transitional Authority for Gaza" (GITA), outlines a framework for managing the territory under the supervision of an international council composed of prominent figures in politics and finance, without direct Palestinian representation in the top leadership.
Proposed structure under international supervision
The draft clarifies that "GITA" will be responsible for managing Gaza's affairs during the transitional period, with the international council working in cooperation with the United States, Israel, and Egypt. According to leaks from the White House, this plan has the support of President Trump. The document mentions four names as potential candidates to lead the council: Sigrid Kaag, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process; American billionaire Mark Rowan; Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris; and American rabbi and businessman Aryeh Lightstone.
Controversial names
The four candidates do not belong to any Palestinian background, which has raised criticisms regarding the lack of local representation. Tony Blair is known for his long-standing relationships with several of these candidates, particularly Sawiris, with whom he has had a friendship for years, and the two have been seen together at social and private events, including Sawiris's son's wedding in Egypt.
Additionally, Tony Blair is a close figure to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and it is known that during his leadership of what was called the "Quartet" (June 2007 – May 2015), he consistently represented Israeli interests in the committee and obstructed any potential progress toward recognizing Palestinian rights. Blair also has a notorious reputation for fabricating accusations against Iraq to justify its invasion in 2003.
Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone
Lightstone previously served as a senior advisor to David Friedman, the far-right American ambassador to Israel during President Donald Trump's administration, and he is now the CEO of the Abraham Accords Peace Institute (normalization agreements). He also participated in founding the infamous "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation - GHF" to distribute aid in Gaza with American and Israeli support, which has faced criticism from international organizations due to its operational methods and humanitarian consequences, as its four centers turned into death traps for Palestinians.
In a brief conversation with a reporter from Al-Quds newspaper last July, Lightstone echoed the Israeli narrative verbatim, showing no concern for the facts, such as claiming that Hamas violated the ceasefire (on March 18), or that there is no famine in Gaza, but rather a surplus of aid, and that no one was killed at the aid distribution centers of the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation - GHF".
One expert working in one of the fronts of the Israeli lobby (in Washington) described Lightstone as parallel to Ben Gvir, Smotrich, and David Friedman in his Zionist extremism.
Complex political and economic background
The leaked documents indicate that Lightstone participated in discussions about the "next day" for Gaza, in collaboration with American officials, where he expressed rejection of the two-state solution at this stage, considering that "removing Hamas" should be the priority. However, he has a long record of rejecting the establishment of any Palestinian state anywhere, and he refers to the occupied West Bank as "Judea and Samaria," the name given to it by settlers, and supports its annexation by Israel.
As for Sawiris, his fame stems from his role in developing the telecommunications sector in Egypt, and he has extensive investments in mining, and it is believed he has potential business interests in the reconstruction phase of Gaza.
Mixed reactions
So far, there has been no official comment from the concerned parties regarding the plan or the names mentioned. It is also unclear whether there has been any official communication with the individuals listed in the document.
However, the plan, according to observers, raises questions about its true objectives and its acceptance by Palestinians, especially in light of the absence of any local representative in the proposed transitional council's leadership.
ARAB AND WORLD
Mon 06 Oct 2025 3:14 pm - Jerusalem Time
A British document reveals an Egyptian billionaire among the Gaza ruling body after the war.
PALESTINE
Mon 06 Oct 2025 2:38 pm - Jerusalem Time
Gaps persist.. Israeli-Palestinian negotiations on Monday in Egypt
This evening, indirect negotiations are taking place at the Egyptian resort of Sharm El Sheikh between delegations from Israel and Hamas, aimed at implementing U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip.
Tel Aviv estimates that there are 48 Israeli captives in Gaza, of whom 20 are alive, while approximately 11,100 Palestinians are imprisoned in its jails, suffering from torture and medical neglect.
Despite the intense diplomatic activity, the gaps between the two sides remain significant, especially regarding the arrangements following the release of the hostages and the required security guarantees.
After months of evasion, Netanyahu has succumbed to Trump's pressures, and a ceasefire will be announced.
LATEST NEWS
Mon 06 Oct 2025 1:56 pm - Jerusalem Time
Occupation forces and settlers raid the Challenge School in Abziq, north of Tubas.
Today, Monday, the occupation army, accompanied by settlers, raided the Challenge School in Khirbat Ibziq, northeast of Tubas.
The Director of Education in Tubas, Azmi Blawna, reported that settlers, under the protection of the occupation army, stormed the school premises while students and educational staff were present, causing fear and panic among them and halting the educational process.
Since October 7, 2023, settlers have carried out a total of 7,154 attacks against citizens and their properties, resulting in the martyrdom of 33 citizens, according to the Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission.
The area is witnessing a significant escalation in settler attacks against citizens and their properties, forcing several families to leave their homes.
The raid on the school caused fear and panic among the students and educational staff.
LATEST NEWS
Mon 06 Oct 2025 1:56 pm - Jerusalem Time
A settler runs over a woman and her two children at the entrance of Yatta, south
Hebron 10-6-2025 - A woman and her two children were injured today, Monday, after being run over by a settler at the entrance of Yatta town, south of Hebron.
Our correspondent reported that the woman and her children from the Jabareen family sustained injuries and bruises after being hit by a settler in the Zeef area at the northern entrance of Yatta.
They were transported by Red Crescent teams to the Hebron government hospital for treatment.
A woman and her two children were injured today, Monday, after being run over by a settler.
PALESTINE
Sun 05 Oct 2025 11:52 am - Jerusalem Time
Gideon Levy: The world will not forget the genocide of Gaza, and people will pass down its memory from generation to generation.
In an opinion piece in Haaretz, writer Gideon Levy considered that U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip is not a peace agreement, but an agreement imposed by the United States on Israel.
However, he sees the plan as a glimmer of hope to stop the war and save lives, reflecting the United States' ability to impose its decisions on Israel; without that, the situation will remain stagnant and will not change.
Levy believes that what has happened has restored relations between Washington and Tel Aviv to their normal state, where Israel remains the "client state" and the United States the "superpower."
He claimed that this description of U.S.-Israeli relations has completely faded in recent years "to the point that it sometimes seemed as if Israel was the patron and America its protectorate, especially during the presidencies of (Barack) Obama and (Joe) Biden."
He noted that this agreement will lead to the release of 20 Israeli prisoners, 250 Palestinian prisoners sentenced to life, and 1,800 residents of Gaza detained in Israel, most of whom are without trial.
According to the writer, ending the war is not only in Gaza's interest but also in Israel's interest, which has suffered significant moral and strategic damages, some of which are difficult to rectify.
Levy emphasized that the world will not soon forget the "genocide," and that generations will pass before Gaza forgets it, considering that Israel could have avoided the war or ended it in different ways through direct negotiations with the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and showing goodwill, adding that this might have changed the equation.
Moreover, a complete withdrawal from the Strip and the release of all prisoners would have constituted a signal for a new beginning, but Israel - as he said - chose, as usual, to do only what is imposed upon it.
Levy concludes that there is no consolation for the people of Gaza "who have paid an indescribable price, and the world may forget them again," but they are now in the spotlight.
Despite the destruction "similar to what happened to the Japanese city of Hiroshima" after it was bombed by America with the atomic bomb at the end of World War II, the leftist Israeli writer said that Gaza has remained resilient and has brought the Palestinian cause back to the forefront of international attention.
He called for opening the Strip to the media so that Israelis can see what they have committed, saying that "perhaps there is no use in crying over spilled milk, but spilled blood is a different matter."
He concluded his article by warning that reliance on military force alone leads to ruin, and that Israeli policies in the West Bank threaten to repeat the Gaza experience.
The world will not soon forget the genocide, and generations will pass before Gaza forgets it.
PALESTINE
Sun 05 Oct 2025 11:40 am - Jerusalem Time
Contaminated water is devastating the children of Gaza.. A health campaign turns awareness into a lifeline.
The famine was not the only thing exhausting mothers in Gaza. When the water that is supposed to give life becomes a source of pain for your child, motherhood turns into a harsh test of helplessness and confusion.
In one of the displacement centers in Gaza City, Mrs. Noha Shahab, known as "Um Tamim," sits with her one-and-a-half-year-old child, talking about one of the hardest experiences she went through during the war, saying, "My son was very sick, suffering from severe gastrointestinal infections that weakened him day by day. I took him from one doctor to another without success. I was looking for a treatment, not knowing that the problem was right in front of me... in the water itself."
She did not realize that the water used to prepare her child's milk and food was contaminated. She adds, "I learned by chance about a campaign to disinfect water using chlorine, through colleagues from university. It was a turning point; I felt that this information saved my son's life."
Um Tamim began to apply the instructions: disinfecting the water, boiling it, and adhering strictly to personal hygiene, and soon signs of improvement began to appear in her child.
"Since I started using chlorine to disinfect drinking and cooking water, his infections gradually disappeared, and his health improved," she adds gratefully.
The transformation was not only physical but also behavioral. "I became keen on disinfecting my hands daily with alcohol, and I wash my hands well with soap and water at least three times, especially after returning home."
She adds, "Washing hands is not just an act; it’s a way of life. I no longer settle for just spraying water; I learned the correct method because the small details save lives."
Tamim's story is not an exception but a miniature representation of the suffering of thousands of families in Gaza, where contaminated water has turned into a silent weapon that devastates children, while local initiatives have carried the banner of awareness, trying to be the first line of defense against a hidden epidemic that is as dangerous as aerial bombardment.
Um Tamim concludes her talk, "I am happy that I found this information at the right time. But it raises a bigger question: What about the thousands of mothers who have not found a way to protect their children from contaminated water?"
Dr. Abdul Raouf Al-Manama, the founder of the campaign and a professor of microbiology at the Islamic University of Gaza, explains that the war destroyed the health infrastructure and water and sewage networks, causing the displacement of hundreds of thousands, amidst a scarcity of clean drinking water.
Al-Manama says, "This reality has made Gaza a fertile environment for infectious diseases, from diarrhea and hepatitis to food poisoning. Meanwhile, hospitals, already overwhelmed with war injuries, have been flooded with thousands of cases, while families stood helpless in front of their children's suffering."
From here, the "Water and Foodborne Diseases" campaign was born, in an attempt to fill the awareness gap, relying on volunteer work.
More than 285 volunteers – including doctors, health educators, journalists, and university students – participated in the campaign, with 112 in the field and 173 through online awareness.
The road was not paved with roses; overcrowding in displacement centers, lack of resources, power outages, and difficulties in mobility were all obstacles faced by the team. "How can you hold an awareness session among hundreds of families packed in one hall?" Al-Manama wonders.
But the campaign relied on flexibility and creativity, using various methods: direct meetings, theatrical performances for children, brochures and posters, and awareness clips through social media. Its messages expanded to include education about skin and respiratory diseases, alongside intestinal diseases.
Even children participated in spreading knowledge. One of the volunteers, Rinad Abu Dan, recalls with a smile, "After a session on handwashing, a little girl told me: I will teach my siblings what I learned today."
Sabrin Abu Zaiter, one of the volunteers, says, "I joined the campaign out of a sense of responsibility towards my community. Prevention is not complicated; with some simple practices, lives can be saved," but she adds, "There are many shocking situations. I saw children playing with used needles from medical waste. A scene that summarizes the gravity of the situation."
Rinad Abu Dan confirms that people's behaviors have changed significantly. "At first, the displaced people saw awareness as secondary, but when they felt its results on their children's health, everything changed. Many mothers returned to say: Our children no longer suffer from diarrhea as before."
So far, the team has conducted 778 awareness sessions in
PALESTINE
Sun 05 Oct 2025 11:38 am - Jerusalem Time
Joint statement from Jordan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Turkey: We welcome Hamas's steps regarding Trump's proposal.
A group of Arab and Islamic countries issued a joint statement welcoming the steps taken by Hamas regarding the proposal of U.S. President Donald Trump.
The statement came from the countries of Jordan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Turkey, reflecting regional support for Hamas's actions.
Details regarding this statement are expected to follow later.
We welcome Hamas's steps regarding Trump's proposal.
LATEST NEWS
Sun 05 Oct 2025 11:32 am - Jerusalem Time
6 Palestinians shot and shelled by the occupation in various areas of Gaza
Six citizens were killed and others were injured since the dawn of this Sunday, due to the gunfire and shelling by the occupation on the Gaza Strip, despite the occupation's claims of reducing its bombardment.
Medical sources at Nasser Medical Complex reported that four aid seekers were killed by the fire of the Israeli occupation forces near distribution centers in the northwest of Rafah.
In the northern Gaza Strip, a citizen was killed in the occupation's shelling that targeted Gaza City, and others were injured as a result of the shelling of the upper floors of several residential buildings on Al-Thalathini Street in the Sabra neighborhood.
In the central Gaza Strip, a citizen was killed and others among the aid seekers were injured by the fire of the occupation army near the distribution center around the "Netzarim" axis.
A source at the Baptist Hospital in Gaza reported the recovery of the body of a dead child following an airstrike that occurred yesterday on a house in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood east of Gaza City.
Six citizens were killed and others were injured since the dawn of this Sunday, due to the gunfire and shelling by the occupation on the Gaza Strip.
PALESTINE
Sun 05 Oct 2025 11:28 am - Jerusalem Time
Liberation: Israeli soldiers returning from Gaza will face a huge psychological crisis.
A newspaper reported that the number of mothers of Israeli soldiers who accuse the army of not protecting their sons enough and demand a halt to the fighting in the Gaza Strip has increased with the escalation of violence in the war in Gaza.
The newspaper noted that signs of a new discourse within Israeli society have begun to emerge since the outbreak of the war on Gaza in October 2023. This discourse, coming from the margins of public opinion, is expanding and speaks about the suffering of the Israeli soldiers themselves and the psychological and emotional toll paid by them and their families.
Although military service is a national duty in Israel and a necessity for the security of the state, the long-term effects of the war, along with increasing testimonies about psychological trauma and suicides, have led some families, especially mothers, to question the legitimacy of continuing this war.
One of the most prominent groups that has emerged in this context is the "Mothers' Cry" movement, which was founded in November 2023, one month after the outbreak of the war, and is led by women from leftist backgrounds, most notably Michal Brody Barikhet, a mother of three sons, one of whom completed his service in Gaza.
Peace activist Michal strongly criticizes sending youth to fight in Gaza, stating that they "do not protect Israel, but rather become themselves in constant danger," pointing out that they guard comprehensive destruction operations of buildings in the Gaza Strip, without full awareness of the consequences.
Michal has faced violence from Israeli citizens and has encountered assaults from the police, revealing the sensitivity of the stance she and her colleagues adopt, as some Israelis consider any opposition to the war a form of national treason. Nevertheless, her second son insists on joining the army in December.
Despite this, the correspondent notes that there are cases where mothers have succeeded in getting their sons out of the army, such as Shani Hadar, a writer in her fifties, who fought by all means to free her son from service after he suffered from depression and exhibited suicidal tendencies due to what he witnessed on the front.
According to Shani Hadar's testimony, the army did not respond to her son's request for exemption and threatened him with imprisonment instead of treatment. She states that she preferred her son to be imprisoned rather than return to Gaza, emphasizing that the stigma of "treason" still affects anyone who refuses to fight, even if they are mentally ill.
The correspondent recounts the story of Jenny Mizrahi, a mother who lost her only son, who returned after a long service in Gaza psychologically shattered, became angry with his children, and refused to talk about his experience. Despite being injured three times, he continued to request to return to combat until he committed suicide hours after a meeting with his unit's leadership.
Jenny says the irony lies in the fact that she and her family encouraged their son to return to combat, thinking it might help him psychologically, only to discover now that she was wrong and that Israeli society does not recognize the extent of the psychological crisis that soldiers will face upon returning to civilian life.
The correspondent highlighted statistics from Haaretz, which reported that 7 Israeli soldiers committed suicide at the end of 2023, 21 in 2024, and 15 during the first half of 2025 alone, a record number.
The correspondent concluded her report with a clear warning that Israel will face a massive psychological crisis when the soldiers return from Gaza, as there is a collective trauma forming beneath the surface, now expressed by mothers, but state institutions and Israeli society in general have not yet begun to address it seriously.
The correspondent concluded that the anti-militarization discourse is growing, driven by a tragic reality on the ground, where thousands of soldiers suffer from the effects of war, and their mothers watch their sons collapse, while the army does not do enough to protect them, neither from enemies nor from themselves.
Israel will face a massive psychological crisis when the soldiers return from Gaza.
LATEST NEWS
Sun 05 Oct 2025 11:28 am - Jerusalem Time
"Wall Resistance and Settlement": 38,359 attacks carried out by the occupation and its settlers in the West Bank since October 7, 2023.
The Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission announced today, Sunday, that it has documented a total of 38,359 assaults carried out by the Israeli occupation army and settlers against citizens and properties since October 7, 2023.
The number of assaults by the occupation army reached 31,205, while settlers carried out 7,154 assaults, resulting in the martyrdom of 33 citizens, 14 of whom were from Nablus Governorate, 12 from Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate, 3 from Hebron Governorate, and one martyr each from Bethlehem, Qalqilya, and Salfit.
During the same period, settlers established 114 new colonial outposts, an unprecedented number, which led to the displacement of 33 Palestinian Bedouin communities, consisting of 455 families and including 2,853 individuals from their places of residence to other locations.
The occupying state seized 55,000 dunams of citizens' lands, including 20,000 dunams under the pretext of modifying the boundaries of nature reserves, and 26,000 dunams through 14 state land declarations in the governorates of Jerusalem, Nablus, Ramallah, Bethlehem, and Qalqilya.
The occupation began to establish buffer zones around the settlements through a series of military orders, totaling 25 areas around the settlements, most of which are concentrated in the northern West Bank.
The occupation authorities carried out a total of 1,014 demolition operations, marking a significant and dangerous escalation in the procedures against Palestinian buildings, affecting 3,679 facilities, including 1,288 inhabited homes.
The head of the commission, Minister Muayad Shaaban, stated in a press conference that Palestinian lands have turned in the last two years into a laboratory for unprecedented colonial policies.
He emphasized that confronting this fierce colonial assault is not the responsibility of a specific entity, but rather a collective national duty.
Palestinian lands have turned into a laboratory for unprecedented colonial policies.
PALESTINE
Sun 05 Oct 2025 11:02 am - Jerusalem Time
Among them are two children.. The Israeli army arrests 12 Palestinians in the West Bank.
The Israeli army arrested 12 Palestinians, including two children, during a series of incursions carried out in various areas of the occupied West Bank early Sunday, which included raiding and searching homes.
In the city of Nablus in the northern West Bank, local sources reported that Israeli forces stormed the Balata refugee camp to the east and arrested citizen "Hassan Marshoud" after raiding and searching his home, as well as raiding other homes in the same camp.
The army forces removed Palestinian flags and signs, some of which bore images of "Palestinian martyrs" in the camp.
In the city of Salfit in the northern West Bank, local sources stated that Israeli forces arrested two young men, "Abdul Ghani Abdullah Ahmed" and "Majdi Rateb Al-Dik," after raiding their homes in the town of Kafr Al-Dik to the west.
In the city of Ramallah in the central West Bank, sources clarified that "occupation forces arrested the child Omar Ali Samara (12 years old) and citizen Muhannad Hussein Al-Badawi (39 years old) after storming their homes in the village of Beitillu."
In Hebron in the southern West Bank, the Israeli army arrested 7 Palestinians, including a child, during a campaign of raids that included the Al-Arroub camp and the town of Beit Ummar to the north.
The Israeli army also fired sound bombs and tear gas in the town of "Beit Ummar," resulting in several Palestinians suffering from suffocation.
Alongside the genocide in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army and settlers in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, have killed at least 1,048 Palestinians and injured about 10,300, in addition to arresting more than 19,000, including 400 children.
Since October 7, 2023, Israel, with American support, has been committing genocide in Gaza, resulting in 67,074 deaths and 169,430 injuries, most of whom are children and women.
The Israeli army arrests 12 Palestinians, including two children, during a series of incursions.
OPINIONS
Sun 05 Oct 2025 11:00 am - Jerusalem Time
Israel and the Dream of "Absolute Victory" .. Between Netanyahu's Myth and the Reality of American Hegemony
For decades, Israel has entrenched the concept of "absolute victory" within its collective consciousness as a symbol of its strength and continuity. From Ben-Gurion to Netanyahu, this myth has served as a political and military tool to justify aggression and a means to rally public opinion around a single goal: superiority and control. However, the events that erupted on October 7, 2023, and continued for two years, revealed the fragility of this narrative in the face of a new political, military, legal, and social reality, where Tel Aviv is no longer a dominant party but rather a recipient of decisions imposed upon it by an external power, the United States of America, while Palestinian resistance has asserted itself on the ground and achieved significant symbolic victories.
The Collapse of the Israeli Narrative
In a recent video address, Netanyahu attempted to promote the idea that the ongoing military pressure on Gaza forced Hamas to accept the deal initially. He repeated that he was on the "verge of a great victory," avoiding the term "absolute victory" that had formed the core of his narrative throughout the war. This attempt, despite its media fanfare, faced widespread refutation from prominent Israeli analysts, such as Nahum Barnea and Ben Caspit. Major newspapers confirmed that the reality is entirely different: Trump is the one who imposed the ceasefire, and Hamas was not defeated by military force but partially triumphed by imposing conditions on Israel itself.
Ronen Bergman pointed out that Netanyahu's statements might push Hamas to harden its stance, while former National Security Advisor Giora Eiland emphasized that "negotiations are not technical, and Hamas will present difficult demands," indicating the limited capacity of Israel to impose its will on the ground. Here arises the central question: Is Israel a truly sovereign state or a entity under American hegemony?
The Political Dimension: American Dependency
For the first time since its establishment, Israel finds itself facing a political reality in which military and political power is no longer entirely in its hands. Trump, through his decisions, halted the war, imposed a prisoner exchange agenda, defined withdrawal lines, and initiated a negotiation phase outside the framework of "negotiations under fire." All of this occurred without consulting Tel Aviv, revealing an unprecedented state of political dependency.
This American hegemony has left Israel with two options: accept the deal or face increasing international isolation, amid a global community that has begun to reassess its stance on its policies in Gaza and the West Bank. This phase raises questions about the extent of Israeli political decision-making independence, which has not been so clearly evident before.
The Legal Dimension: Sovereignty and Legitimacy
Legally, this reality raises profound questions about the concept of sovereignty. Issuing a ceasefire decision from an external power, without consulting the Israeli government, constitutes an implicit violation of the principle of independence. Additionally, imposing conditions on prisoner exchanges and withdrawals places Tel Aviv in a double bind: adhering to strict American conditions on one hand, and eroding its international credibility on the other.
Moreover, there is international legitimacy, as Israel faces global pressure due to the massacres in Gaza and violations of international humanitarian law. This point underscores that military victory alone is no longer a measure of sovereignty and the ability to make decisions.
The Military Dimension: Limits of Israeli Power
After two years of bombing and military operations, Israel has failed to achieve its strategic objectives: Hamas has not been defeated, not all Israeli prisoners have been recovered by force, and no new deterrence has been imposed on the resistance. On the contrary, the capabilities of the resistance have continued to deepen, partially imposing its conditions at the negotiating table.
This failure has reflected on the Israeli military establishment, where analysts have pointed out that "absolute victory" has not been achieved, and the American deal represents an attempt to salvage what can be salvaged from limited gains, rather than achieving a strategic victory.
The Social and Psychological Dimension: Cracking of Israeli Society
The Israeli society is experiencing an unprecedented identity crisis. Internal divisions between the right and left, religious and secular, settlers and urban residents have reached critical levels. The shocks of October 2023 and the years of war have affected trust in the state and the army, especially among the youth, creating a sense of collective frustration.
Recent opinion polls indicate a significant decline in public trust in leadership, an increase in reverse immigration, and a growing deep social anxiety. This reality reflects that military victory is no longer capable of uniting society, and that symbolic defeat in the collective consciousness has become more impactful than battlefield defeat.
The Palestinian Dimension: Prisoners and Resistance
On the Palestinian side, the release of hundreds of prisoners, including 250 serving life sentences, represents a tremendous symbolic moment for the resistance. The raising of victory signs during their release reflects the Palestinians'
PALESTINE
Sun 05 Oct 2025 10:44 am - Jerusalem Time
Despite claims of reducing bombardment, Israel kills 6 Palestinians in attacks on Gaza.
Six Palestinians were killed and others were injured since dawn on Sunday in ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, which has been facing a genocide for nearly two years, amid claims from Tel Aviv of reducing its military operations.
Medical sources and eyewitnesses reported that the Israeli army targeted residential buildings and tents of displaced persons in various areas of the strip.
The Israeli attacks come as U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Friday that he believes Hamas is now "ready for lasting peace," calling on Tel Aviv to stop bombing Gaza "immediately" to facilitate the release of Israeli prisoners.
Trump's remarks were in response to a statement from Hamas, in which it announced its agreement to release all Israeli prisoners according to his proposal and to hand over the administration of the strip to a Palestinian body of independents.
In detail, four Palestinians waiting for aid were killed near the U.S.-Israeli distribution hub in the Al-Shakush area northwest of Rafah city in southern Gaza.
Beyond the supervision of the United Nations and international relief organizations, Tel Aviv has initiated since May 27 a mechanism for distributing aid through what is known as the "Gaza Humanitarian Relief Foundation," which Palestinians refer to as "death traps."
The Israeli army targeted those waiting for aid at distribution points rejected by the United Nations, resulting in thousands of casualties among the dead and injured.
Several Palestinians were injured after an Israeli march dropped bombs on the tents of displaced persons east of the Asda area north of Khan Younis city in the southern strip.
Israeli artillery also shelled areas in central Khan Younis, while fighter jets launched two airstrikes on its northern outskirts.
In the northern strip, a Palestinian was killed in the ongoing Israeli attacks on various parts of Gaza city, with no further details available.
Additionally, several Palestinians were injured in an Israeli bombardment that targeted the upper floors of several residential buildings on Al-Thalathini Street in the Al-Sabra neighborhood south of Gaza city.
Another group of Palestinians was injured in an Israeli strike that targeted the homes of the Al-Louh and Abu Shaaban families in the Al-Sabra neighborhood as well.
The Israeli artillery continued to bombard areas in the Al-Nasr neighborhood and the Al-Maqousi area northwest of Gaza city.
Israeli artillery shelled the intersection of the Al-Shuja'iyya neighborhood east of Gaza city.
In the central strip, a Palestinian was killed and others waiting for aid were injured by Israeli army fire near the distribution center around the Netzarim junction.
The Israeli army also renewed its bombardment of the Al-Azhar University building around the Netzarim junction.
Israeli fighter jets conducted an airstrike on the eastern side of the Al-Maghazi camp, while artillery shelled areas in the northern part of the Al-Bureij camp.
On Saturday, Netanyahu's office announced readiness to implement the first phase of Trump's plan for the immediate release of all Israeli prisoners.
Meanwhile, Israeli army radio and the official Hebrew broadcasting authority reported that the political leadership directed a halt to the occupation of Gaza city and "to reduce military activity in the strip to purely defensive operations."
On September 29, Trump announced a plan consisting of 20 points, including: the release of Israeli prisoners in Gaza, a ceasefire, and the disarmament of Hamas.
Tel Aviv estimates that there are 48 Israeli prisoners in Gaza, of whom 20 are alive, while around 11,100 Palestinians are imprisoned in its jails, suffering from torture, starvation, and medical neglect, with many having died, according to human rights and media reports.
Since October 7, 2023, Israel, with U.S. support, has been committing genocide in Gaza, resulting in 67,074 deaths and 169,430 injuries, most of whom are children and women, and a famine that has claimed the lives of 459 Palestinians, including 154 children.
The Israeli attacks come despite claims from Tel Aviv of reducing its military operations.
PALESTINE
Sun 05 Oct 2025 10:41 am - Jerusalem Time
Trump's welcome to Hamas' response.. A new policy or a deceptive move?
Dr. Hassan Ayoub: Trump's plan, if it remains without clear amendments, carries in most of its clauses a serious violation of Palestinian national rights.
Suleiman Basharat: Trump's speed in publishing Hamas's response is a step to cut off Netanyahu's path to prevent any attempts to rearrange the cards.
Dr. Hussein Al-Daik: Hamas's response is not just a political statement but the establishment of a new equation in which the American can no longer impose his vision alone.
Samir Anabtawi: The concessions made by Hamas require a stance from the organization and the authority to prevent events from being directed according to Netanyahu's and Trump's interests.
Dr. Saad Nimer: Trump's goal is to end the Gaza file, which has become a pressure on Washington both externally and internally after the widening isolation it faces due to its stance on the war.
Adnan Al-Sabah: The established strategic relations between America and Israel make it impossible to take a step of this magnitude without prior coordination.
The announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump of a ceasefire in Gaza, in a surprising swift move, raises concerns about whether it is merely a deceptive step to release Israeli prisoners or a strategic move to stop the war on the Gaza Strip.
Writers, political analysts, specialists, and university professors, in separate talks with "Y," believe that Trump's announcement did not come in a vacuum, but rather under escalating pressures on Washington from the continuation of the war and its repercussions on American interests, with Trump keen to present a tangible achievement on the peace front, to record himself as a peacemaker deserving of the Nobel Prize. They point out that this announcement represents a pivotal moment, being evaluated between those who see it as an opportunity for a long-term truce and those who warn that it could turn into a temporary tactical step if it does not hold on the ground.
Analysts confirm that the response provided by Hamas was careful and intelligent, as it maintained a balance between agreeing to a ceasefire and allowing aid in, while not abandoning Palestinian national constants.
The announcement should not be given greater strategic weight than it deserves.
Dr. Hassan Ayoub, a professor of political science and a specialist in American affairs, believes that the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump of a ceasefire in Gaza, despite its notable political implications, should not be exaggerated or given greater strategic weight than it deserves.
Ayoub emphasizes that the essence of the matter lies in reading this announcement in its real context, not in the "romantic" discourse that Trump tried to present as a solution to a conflict "that has lasted for thousands of years," as he described it.
Ayoub clarifies that this characterization is a misleading and dangerous description because it reduces the conflict to a religious dimension, while it is essentially a liberation struggle related to the political and national rights of the Palestinian people.
He stresses that it is impossible to assert that Trump announced his step without the knowledge of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but the timing of the announcement in light of what is known as "the sanctity of Saturday" in Israel opens the door to the possibility that the announcement preceded full coordination with the Israeli government, a possibility imposed by the nature of the close alliance between the two sides.
He suggests that Trump personally got what he wanted from Hamas's response, which came in the form of "yes, but," despite the fact that Trump and Israel had previously rejected any conditional response; this time they accepted it due to accumulated pressures.
Ayoub points out that part of this acceptance is due to Trump's agreement — according to political assessments — with leaders of eight Arab and Islamic countries on general lines for the political path, which made his response faster than expected, especially after official statements issued by the foreign ministers of Qatar, Egypt, and Pakistan regarding the changes made by Netanyahu and his team to the plan in coordination with Trump's advisors.
This moment carries an important strategic significance.
Ayoub believes that this moment carries an important strategic significance, represented in the U.S. administration's readiness to engage directly with Hamas.
However, Ayoub warns against a hasty reading of this as a radical shift in American policy, as Washington may use this approach to play on the Palestinian division between the Palestinian Authority on one side and Hamas on the other.
He emphasizes that the movement's response was clear in this regard, as it avoided giving the U.S. administration or Israel the opportunity to exploit that division, and confirmed that any discussion of major political issues must take place within the framework of a unified Palestinian national context.
Ayoub believes that the upcoming negotiations will be complex and lengthy, and that the role of the United States will be limited to pressure, not to impose just solutions, stressing that Trump's announcement with such speed and enthusiasm reflects that all parties — Washington, Arab countries, Hamas, and Israel — are
PALESTINE
Sun 05 Oct 2025 10:38 am - Jerusalem Time
A reserve general in the occupying army: We have been waging a war in Gaza for two years without achieving any objective, and our isolation is increasing.
Reserve Major General in the occupying army, Isaac Brik, stated that his entity has been waging war in the Gaza Strip for two years "without achieving any of its objectives," warning of increasing threats and international isolation.
In his latest statements, General Brik provided a grim assessment of the ongoing war in Gaza, confirming that "the threats and isolation surrounding us are increasing in the future, and we are not building any military capability to confront that."
Brik's statements hold particular significance as they come from a prominent military figure, lending them credibility and considerable influence in public opinion within the occupying entity.
We have been waging a war in Gaza for two years without achieving any of its objectives.
PALESTINE
Sun 05 Oct 2025 10:38 am - Jerusalem Time
Israeli writer: Hamas "spat" in Netanyahu's face... and his coalition has put us in a historic predicament.
The occupation circles are awaiting the course of the negotiation process that will begin in the coming hours with Hamas to end the ongoing genocide in Gaza according to President Donald Trump's plan. Despite their optimism about the release of prisoners, they are discussing that it carries bad news related to the fact that ending the war now means a complete victory for Qatar and a total political defeat for the occupying state, all due to the excessive bombing by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Doha.
Ari Shavit, a political writer for Yedioth Ahronoth, confirmed that "the good news is very good news, because there is a greater chance than ever for the war in Gaza to end and for a large number of hostages to return. Even Trump himself has brought the Israelis back to reality; everything is possible on the horizon. Hamas is still capable of blowing up the agreement and renewing the war, but there is a greater chance than ever for the war to end, as the suffering of the hostages and the nightmare of the longest war in their history are nearing their end."
He added in an article translated by "Arabi21" that "the bad news at the same time is very bad news, because if the war ends now, it will end with a complete victory for Qatar and a total political defeat for the occupying state. After Trump laid out a correct vision and issued a clear warning, Hamas spat in his face, and his response was developed, cunning, and false, as he did not meet any of the basic conditions of the peace plan. However, the leader of the superpower bowed to the movement and wiped the spit off his face."
If the war ends now, it will end with a complete victory for Qatar and a total political defeat for the occupying state.
OPINIONS
Sun 05 Oct 2025 10:33 am - Jerusalem Time
A comprehensive strategic vision towards building the state
In light of the escalating challenges faced by our people on the ground, the presidency's statement the day before yesterday presents a clear roadmap that balances steadfastness on rights with institutional building, and it deserves support and action for the following reasons:
1. Commitment to international legitimacy and the democratic path
The statement demonstrates a firm commitment to the democratic path through the pledge to hold general elections within a year of the end of the war. This position affirms that the Palestinian leadership places democracy at the core of its national project and rejects any tyranny or monopoly on power. Elections are not merely a formal procedure; they are a genuine message to the people and the international community about the commitment to democracy, and they will grant Palestinians a real voice in determining their future and participating in building their institutions.
2. The temporary constitution: The most important foundations of the state
The decision to prepare a temporary constitution within three months represents a qualitative leap in the Palestinian national project and reflects the readiness of Palestinians to assume their national responsibilities. This constitution will form:
• A solid legal basis for transitioning from an authority to a fully sovereign state.
• A guarantee of fundamental rights and freedoms.
• A regulatory framework for national institutions.
• A clear message to the international community about the readiness of Palestinians to manage their state democratically and civilly.
3. Clear criteria for political participation
Setting conditions for candidacy in elections obliges everyone to adhere to the political program of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the two-state solution, which is a wise and necessary stance because it:
• Prevents the exploitation of the democratic process by forces that do not accept international legitimacy and its resolutions, which are considered the basis for state formation and upon which state recognition is based.
• Protects the national project from deviating from its objectives.
• Ensures the unity of the Palestinian position in international negotiations regardless of the election results.
• Enhances Palestine's credibility as a reliable partner for peace.
4. Educational reform: An investment in the future
Developing curricula according to UNESCO standards while preserving national identity reflects a wise balance between:
• Openness to international standards and modernity.
• Adherence to national constants and Palestinian heritage.
• Preparing a generation capable of building a modern state.
• Rejecting violence and incitement while preserving the right to legitimate resistance and the foundations of steadfastness on the ground.
Investing in education is an investment in the future of the state and the next generation of leaders and citizens.
5. Social justice and financial transparency
Reforming the system of care for the families of martyrs and prisoners through Law No. (4) of 2025 demonstrates:
• A commitment to international standards in social protection.
• A concern for improving the level of services provided to deserving groups.
• Transparency in financial management that cuts off criticism.
• Respect for the sacrifices of martyrs and prisoners with better organization of support.
6. Resilience in the face of major challenges
The statement acknowledges the tragic reality in Gaza and the West Bank, but it transforms this reality into a motive to move forward towards:
• Enhancing international recognition of the Palestinian state.
• Full membership in the United Nations.
• Confronting attempts at displacement and annexation and strengthening the resilience of citizens on their land.
• Preserving holy sites and land.
7. Balance between struggle, resilience, and institutional building
The statement succeeds in combining:
• Honoring the resilience and sacrifices of the people.
• Working to build modern and effective state institutions.
• Upholding non-negotiable national rights.
• Striving to achieve these rights through diplomatic and legal avenues.
Realistic implementation challenges
Despite the advanced vision and clear roadmap presented in the statement, its implementation faces a number of objective challenges, the most prominent of which are:
• The internal Palestinian division that may hinder the holding of elections or the approval of the temporary constitution unless a comprehensive national consensus is achieved, in addition to the feasibility of holding elections in Gaza and East Jerusalem, which were the reason for the cancellation of the previously announced elections in 2021 due to the occupation's prevention of their implementation there. The division that has lasted for years has posed an obstacle to the unity of the national position and requires sincere consensus to succeed in any political step.
• The Israeli position rejecting any political path leading to an independent Palestinian state, and the continuation of occupation and annexation policies that may empty commitments of their substance. It cannot be denied that the continuation of occupation policies imposes significant pressures on any Palestinian path
PALESTINE
Sun 05 Oct 2025 8:28 am - Jerusalem Time
Intensive airstrikes on the city of Gaza despite the announcement to reduce military operations.
The Israeli army intensified its airstrikes since dawn on Sunday across wide areas in the Gaza Strip, particularly in neighborhoods of Gaza City, resulting in injuries to Palestinians, despite the occupation's announcement to reduce its military operations following a directive from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Several Palestinians were injured due to an Israeli airstrike targeting residential buildings around the aviation junction on Al-Thalathini Street in the Al-Sabra neighborhood south of Gaza City, according to local media.
Local sources reported that Israeli aircraft struck the Al-Tuffah neighborhood and Al-Jalaa Street in Gaza City. The occupation's artillery also targeted the Tel Al-Hawa neighborhood in the southwestern part of the city, and Israeli vehicles opened fire in the tunnel area of Gaza City.
Local sources confirmed that the Israeli artillery bombardment reached the north of the Al-Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip.
This came after a bloody day in the Strip on Saturday, where the occupation's fire resulted in the martyrdom of 61 Palestinians, including 45 in Gaza City alone, following its claim of reducing military operations after U.S. President's call on Friday evening to immediately cease the bombardment in response to the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) reacting to his plan for ending the war and exchanging prisoners.
Following Trump's call on Friday, Israeli army radio reported that the political leadership directed to "stop the operation to occupy Gaza City and reduce military activity in the Strip to purely defensive."
Since October 7, 2023, Israel, with U.S. support, has been committing genocide in Gaza, resulting in 67,074 martyrs and 169,430 injured, most of whom are children and women, in addition to a famine that claimed the lives of 459 Palestinians, including 154 children.
Israel is committing genocide in Gaza with U.S. support, resulting in 67,000 martyrs.
PALESTINE
Sun 05 Oct 2025 8:02 am - Jerusalem Time
"We were treated like animals" .. Activists of the "Steadfast Fleet" recount the details of the "hell" in the occupation's prisons.
Gaza flotilla activists reveal they were subjected to beatings, humiliation, and deprivation of water and medicine upon their arrival in Istanbul after being deported by the occupying authorities.
International activists who were aboard the "Global Solidarity Flotilla" recounted horrific details of the interception of their ships and their detention, confirming that they faced violence, humiliation, and "barbaric" treatment, to the extent that they described it as being "treated like animals."
137 activists from 13 countries arrived in Istanbul yesterday, Saturday, on a special Turkish Airlines flight, after the occupying navy intercepted the flotilla that was attempting to break the siege on Gaza and detained more than 400 people on board.
Italian journalist Lorenzo D'Agostino described the interception as a "kidnapping," confirming that it took place in international waters, 88 kilometers off the coast of Gaza.
Italian activist Paolo Romano stated that a large number of military ships surrounded them, and "armed individuals" took control of their boats. He added: "They forced us to kneel with our faces to the ground. If we moved, they would hit us. They mocked us, humiliated us, and beat us."
Malaysian activist Elia Balqis described the detention experience as "the worst," saying: "We were handcuffed... we were deprived of water, and some of us were deprived of medicine."
These testimonies confirm what the Guardian reported from Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, who informed Swedish officials that she was held in a cell infested with bedbugs with limited amounts of water and food.
The activists confirmed that the prison guards deliberately intimidated them at night.
The occupying Foreign Ministry confirmed the deportation of 137 activists, describing them as "agitators."
At Istanbul Airport, Turkish activists were welcomed by their families with Turkish and Palestinian flags and chants of "Israel is a killer."
Ankara strongly condemned the interception of the flotilla, with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan describing what happened as "Israeli brutality," while Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan praised the activists, calling them "brave individuals."
Despite the "barbaric" treatment, Libyan activist Malik Qutait affirmed his determination to try again, saying: "I will gather my group... and a ship, and I will try again."
We were treated like animals... the detention experience was the worst.
PALESTINE
Sun 05 Oct 2025 7:48 am - Jerusalem Time
On the eve of the Cairo negotiations, "Trump" publishes the "withdrawal map" and Netanyahu insists on military presence in Gaza.
Amid rising tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed a map of the "initial withdrawal line" for occupying forces from Gaza, confirming that the occupying entity approved it.
Trump's statements come at a time when the Prime Minister of the occupying entity, Benjamin Netanyahu, insists on keeping his army in "the depths of the Gaza Strip," raising questions about the future of negotiations.
All eyes are on Cairo today, where indirect talks between Hamas and the occupying entity are set to begin, amid hopes of finalizing the technical details.
When Hamas confirms, the ceasefire will take effect immediately.
PALESTINE
Sun 05 Oct 2025 7:44 am - Jerusalem Time
Trump considers reaching a ceasefire agreement a "victory" for Netanyahu... and Egypt hosts crucial talks.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that reaching a peace agreement in the Gaza Strip is imminent, indicating that he is striving "with all effort" to finalize the agreement in the coming days, in a statement made to Axios on Saturday.
Trump added, while speaking about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "I told him: 'Bibi, this is your chance for victory. He should be satisfied; he has no other option. As for me, I must be satisfied too.'
Peace negotiations are nearing
This statement comes after a notable escalation in mediation efforts, where announced diplomatic moves and others behind the scenes led by Trump have narrowed the gap between Israel and Hamas, paving the way to end the ongoing Israeli genocide in the sector for nearly two years, which erupted following the attack on October 7, 2023.
Trump's envoys, his advisor Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, traveled to Cairo on Friday to finalize the details of a deal that includes the release of hostages and to discuss a long-term ceasefire agreement.
Field shift… and conditional calm
According to a statement from the Israeli occupation army, a shift to a "defensive position" inside Gaza began on Saturday morning, with airstrikes suspended, which the statement described as exceeding the limits of "defending the forces." This change came after Trump's public call on Friday for a halt to attacks and the start of direct negotiations with Hamas.
Despite this, Israeli bombardment continued in some areas of the sector, resulting in the deaths of 67 Palestinians, most of whom were women and children, according to data from the Gaza Ministry of Health.
In contrast, the office of the Israeli Prime Minister announced that Netanyahu decided to halt military operations in preparation for the implementation of the first phase of Trump's plan, which includes the immediate release of all hostages held by Palestinian factions.
Sharm El Sheikh hosts negotiations
For its part, Egyptian authorities confirmed that indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel will begin next Monday in Sharm El Sheikh, under Egyptian and American sponsorship, to discuss the mechanisms for implementing the agreement, primarily the prisoner exchange file and the Israeli withdrawal map.
In a post on the "Truth Social" platform, Trump welcomed Israel's decision to "temporarily halt bombardment," considering it "an opportunity to finalize the hostage deal and reach a lasting peace agreement." He also urged Hamas to act quickly, warning that "any delay in implementing the agreement will lead to its cancellation."
Trump said: "I will not tolerate any delay, or any outcome that makes Gaza a threat again. Let's get this done quickly, and everyone will be treated fairly."
Decisive call with Netanyahu
Trump revealed that he spoke with Netanyahu on Friday before his public call to halt attacks. Despite warnings from some of his advisors about potential reservations from the Israeli side, Trump stated that Netanyahu agreed during the call to move forward with the plan.
He added that his plan received broad international support, noting that "all the countries of the world" endorsed the initiative. He pointed out that "Hamas has come a long way and wants to implement the plan," affirming: "Now we need to finish it."
Erdogan's role… and regional moves
Trump indicated that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan played a prominent role in convincing Hamas to respond to the initiative, describing him as "a tough man" but "a wonderful friend" who was "very helpful." He said he addressed Erdogan, saying: "I have done a lot for you, and now I need you to get this done."
According to informed American sources, the call between Trump and Erdogan took place on Friday, before Hamas announced its response to the American initiative.
Goal of restoring international support for Israel
In his talk with Axios, Trump noted that the war in Gaza has contributed to isolating Israel internationally, emphasizing that one of his goals in ending the conflict is to rebuild Israel's international standing. He said: "Bibi (Netanyahu) has gone too far, and Israel has lost a lot of international support. Now I will restore all this support."
PALESTINE
Sun 05 Oct 2025 7:02 am - Jerusalem Time
Gaza on its 730th day.. 70 dead and a massacre in Al-Tuffah, and continued targeting of aid seekers.
The Israeli occupation army continues its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip for the 730th consecutive day, having committed a horrific massacre in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood of Gaza City on Saturday evening, and launched more than 93 air and artillery strikes across various parts of the strip, resulting in the martyrdom of 70 citizens in the past 24 hours.
The government media office in Gaza reported that 47 of the total martyrs fell in Gaza City alone, which is witnessing a wide military escalation.
The occupation forces committed a massacre described as horrific on Saturday evening, following the bombing of a populated house in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood in northeastern Gaza City, leading to the martyrdom of at least 18 citizens and injuring dozens, while rescue teams are still searching for missing persons under the rubble.
The intense bombardment of Gaza City continued until Sunday morning, as occupation aircraft launched new strikes on the Al-Tuffah neighborhood, and artillery targeted the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood. The artillery shelling also hit the Al-Sabra neighborhood and the areas of the tunnel and Al-Jalaa Street at dawn, resulting in injuries.
In the central Gaza Strip, the occupation's artillery and airstrikes targeted the Al-Maghazi, Al-Bureij, and Al-Nuseirat camps. In the southern Gaza Strip, Nasser Medical Complex received 9 martyrs from the Rafah Garage and Mouraj areas, while teams recovered 3 martyrs from Bani Suheila.
In another incident, 3 citizens were martyred and 10 others were injured from among aid seekers due to the fire of the occupation forces south of Khan Younis.
The Israeli occupation army continues its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
PALESTINE
Sun 05 Oct 2025 1:40 am - Jerusalem Time
Press sources: A Palestinian was injured by the gunfire of the occupation forces at the Atara checkpoint north of Ramallah.
The occupied West Bank witnessed a serious field escalation, as the occupation forces opened fire on a Palestinian at the Atara checkpoint north of Ramallah, coinciding with an attack by settlers in the same area, and a wide incursion into the Balata refugee camp east of Nablus.
According to sources, a Palestinian was injured by the occupation forces' gunfire at the Atara military checkpoint. In the same location, settlers launched an attack on Palestinian citizens' vehicles, increasing the tension in the area.
The occupation forces, reinforced by military vehicles, stormed the Balata refugee camp, which is one of the largest and most densely populated camps in the West Bank. Such incursions are usually accompanied by confrontations and arrests.
The simultaneous events led to a rapid deterioration of the security situation in two main areas of the West Bank.
PALESTINE
Sun 05 Oct 2025 12:18 am - Jerusalem Time
Trump: A ceasefire will be implemented as soon as Hamas agrees to Israel's withdrawal line from Gaza.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the ceasefire in Gaza will take effect as soon as Hamas agrees to the initial withdrawal line of the Israeli army from the sector.
He added in a post on his platform "Truth Social": "After negotiations, Israel agreed to the initial withdrawal line that we presented to Hamas and informed them about it."
He continued: "When Hamas confirms its agreement, the ceasefire will take effect immediately, the prisoner exchange will begin, and we will prepare the conditions for the next phase of withdrawal, which will bring us closer to the end of this disaster," without providing further details.
Since dawn on Saturday, the Israeli army has killed 60 Palestinians, including a child, and injured others in continuous attacks on the Gaza Strip, ignoring the U.S. President's call on Friday evening to stop the bombardment of the sector immediately.
For his part, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday evening that he instructed the negotiating team to head to Egypt "for negotiations that will last for days" to reach an agreement regarding the Gaza Strip based on the U.S. President's plan.
Earlier today, Egypt announced it would host delegations from Israel and Hamas next Monday to discuss the details of the prisoner exchange according to Trump's plan.
On September 29, Trump announced a plan consisting of 20 points, including: the release of Israeli prisoners in Gaza, a ceasefire, and the disarmament of Hamas.
During a press conference with the U.S. President at the White House last Monday, Netanyahu announced "support for Trump's plan," considering it "achieves the Israeli objectives of the war."
On Friday evening, Hamas stated in a statement that it had delivered its response to Trump's plan regarding Gaza to the mediators, announcing its agreement to release all living and deceased Israeli prisoners.
It also renewed its agreement to hand over the administration of the sector to a Palestinian body of independents (technocrats) based on Palestinian national consensus and supported by Arab and Islamic backing.
However, Hamas confirmed that the future of the Gaza Strip and the rights of the people will be discussed within a Palestinian framework, emphasizing its "readiness to enter immediately, through mediators, into negotiations to discuss the details of that."
In his comment on Hamas's response, Trump said in a post on his platform "Truth Social": "Based on the statement issued by Hamas, I believe they are ready for a lasting peace," calling on Tel Aviv to "stop the bombardment of Gaza immediately."
Ignoring Trump's call to stop the bombardment immediately, Israel continues to commit massacres as part of the ongoing genocide against the Gaza Strip, having killed about 60 Palestinians, including a child, and injured others in continuous attacks on the sector since dawn on Saturday.
Since October 7, 2023, Israel, with U.S. support, has been committing genocide in Gaza, resulting in 67,074 deaths and 169,430 injuries, most of whom are children and women, and a famine that has claimed the lives of 459 Palestinians, including 154 children.
When Hamas confirms its agreement, the ceasefire will take effect immediately.
PALESTINE
Sat 04 Oct 2025 11:32 pm - Jerusalem Time
After Hamas's response and Trump's welcome.. Scenarios of Trump's plan
President Donald Trump's welcome of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) agreeing to his initiative came as a surprise to many, especially Israel, whose politicians remained silent in an attempt to understand what was happening, allowing Israeli analysts and commentators to express their shock at the American stance.
Since taking office in the White House, Trump has not hidden that he is the owner of achievements and that he has managed to stop many wars and crises around the world, which he has expressed on numerous occasions.
The latest was what he said to Israeli Channel 13: "This is not the only agreement I have achieved during my term; I have achieved several agreements before it," and it seems that Hamas worked to give the American president a chance to achieve what he aspires to in terms of achieving peace in the region.
However, amidst this celebration by Hamas and others of Trump's position, it should not be overlooked that the White House is controlled by the policies of the deep state, lobbies, and the circle of relations.
This was evident in his statements today; he confirmed that he would not tolerate any delay on Hamas's part and that the movement must act quickly "or else all possibilities will be on the table."
Trump's celebration of Hamas's position last night and his demand for Israel to stop bombing the Gaza Strip, along with his hint today of punishing the movement if it delays in implementing the plan, raises questions about future scenarios regarding the implementation of the plan.
Yes, and Hamas's response, which was neither a complete "yes" nor a necessary "no," showed the maturity of the movement, which continues to surprise its supporters before its enemies, and its position was coupled with a request for clarifications and negotiations on some points.
Thus, it placed the ball in the court of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and put him in a corner, especially after the wave of international welcome to the movement's approval, which gives the movement a margin of maneuver to stop the war and the occupation's withdrawal from the Strip.
Hamas's agreement to release the prisoners all at once is fundamentally an offer it made since the beginning of the aggression on the Strip.
While it kept the door open for negotiations on the details, timeline, and guarantees, it also confirmed its rejection of guardianship by demanding a Palestinian local administration within a national consensus.
The movement also did not address the issue of surrendering its weapons, which showed that the movement sought to indicate that it had no objection to agreeing to everything proposed except for the issue of arms, which it subjected to the establishment of a state that many countries around the world have recently recognized.
Hamas's "yes" and its "no" placed Trump's plan before two scenarios.
The first scenario: a deal to stop the war. This scenario depends on Trump's position in dealing with this file, as the American president may rely on the necessity of showing this achievement as a peacemaker and the one responsible for stopping wars, which makes him a potential candidate for the Nobel Prize that he has often expressed the need to be awarded.
Especially with the international interaction regarding the war on Gaza, which the Palestinian cause has not witnessed before.
At this point, he may pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire to release the captive soldiers, end the prisoners' file, and leave the remaining points for negotiations that will not take place under fire as Netanyahu wanted.
Hamas is supported in this by the Arab and Islamic stance, following the statement of Pakistani Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, who said that the plan announced by Trump to end the war does not reflect the document that Pakistan and the Arab and Islamic countries reviewed during their meeting with him in New York.
And the statement of Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani that some points of the plan need discussion and clarification.
The other scenario: Trump's retreat and pressure on Hamas. It can be said that Netanyahu will work to sway Trump's position in his favor, as he has always bragged about Trump's support for him and his alignment with his demands regarding the war on Gaza.
This position would pressure Hamas and put it in a difficult position before its allies if they aligned with the American stance.
It also requires Hamas to maneuver once again and show its ability to turn corners and hold Israel responsible for the failure to reach an agreement.
This scenario could return the war to its initial state and give Netanyahu the green light to continue the genocide in the Strip, which Hamas seeks to stop.
This is what Netanyahu prefers; the political affairs correspondent for Kan Israeli Channel reported from Netanyahu's office that Israel is preparing, in light of Hamas's
PALESTINE
Sat 04 Oct 2025 11:16 pm - Jerusalem Time
New York Times: Netanyahu in a difficult position after Trump's stance
David Halbfinger, the New York Times bureau chief in occupied Jerusalem, stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu now finds himself in a complicated position after what he thought was a guaranteed diplomatic victory has turned into a new political and security crisis.
Halbfinger continued that U.S. President Donald Trump recently presented a peace plan described in Israel as a "political gift" to Netanyahu, as it gave Tel Aviv the green light to continue the war if Hamas rejected the offer of "complete surrender."
The plan stipulates that Hamas must release all Israeli prisoners within 72 hours, lay down its arms, and relinquish any role in the future of the Gaza Strip; otherwise, Israel would be free to destroy it militarily, according to the writer.
However, in a surprising development - Halbfinger continues - Hamas announced yesterday, Friday, its acceptance of Trump's plan, stating that it is "ready to release all prisoners," confirming its desire to "discuss the details of the plan" with mediators and the Trump administration.
He emphasized that this position has confused the political scene in both Washington and Tel Aviv, as Republican Senator Lindsey Graham - one of Netanyahu's prominent allies in Congress - considered Hamas's statement a "convincing rejection."
Former Israeli ambassador to Washington Michael Herzog described it as "no, disguised in a yes."
But the U.S. president chose to adopt a completely different stance, writing on Truth Social: "Based on the statement from Hamas, I believe they are ready for a lasting peace. Israel must stop the bombing immediately so we can get the hostages out quickly and safely."
The writer clarifies that this American position has put Netanyahu in a real dilemma, as after hours of silence, his office issued a statement at three in the morning Israeli time confirming the country's readiness for the "release of all hostages."
The statement merely confirmed that Israel would cooperate with the White House "to end the war according to the principles set by Israel and consistent with President Trump's vision."
The writer noted that Trump's call for the Israeli army to implement an immediate ceasefire and begin negotiations with Hamas contradicts Netanyahu's vision, which is based on continuing military pressure until "complete victory" is achieved.
He quoted Eran Etzion, former deputy national security adviser of Israel, saying that Netanyahu "will find himself with the whole world applauding, and he will be asked to explain why he opposes that."
Indicating that these negotiations will take place under ceasefire conditions, which contradicts Netanyahu's plans.
He continued that the ruling coalition in Israel has become threatened, as Netanyahu's partners, who had hoped to expel Palestinians from Gaza and annex the strip to Israel, now see Trump's plan as a "painful retreat" from their goals.
Bloomberg had confirmed that Trump's plan calls for ending Israeli military operations and sending "full aid immediately" to Gaza, which is suffering from killing and starvation.
In addition, the plan also promises to rebuild and develop Gaza, ensuring that Israel will not occupy or annex the strip, and that Israeli forces will gradually withdraw.
There is also a promise not to force any of Gaza's residents to leave the strip, after Trump raised concerns earlier this year by suggesting that the U.S. government take over Gaza after displacing its residents and turning it into a tourist resort.
The complete plan calls for the return of the remaining detainees, believed to number 48, including 20 who are alive, and calls for the disarmament of Gaza under the supervision of independent monitors to ensure it cannot pose a threat to Israel in the future, according to the agency.
A survey published by Maariv showed that 66% of Israelis support Trump's proposal, while only 11% oppose it.
Additionally, 41% of participants viewed the chances of the plan's success as "limited," while 30% considered its chances of success "very low."
Netanyahu will find himself with the whole world applauding, and he will be asked to explain why he opposes that.
PALESTINE
Sat 04 Oct 2025 10:44 pm - Jerusalem Time
Netanyahu sends a delegation to Egypt for negotiations that "will last for days" regarding Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday evening that he instructed the negotiating team to head to Egypt "for negotiations that will last for days" to reach an agreement regarding the Gaza Strip based on U.S. President Donald Trump's plan.
He added: "I hope that in the coming days, we will be able to announce to you the return of all our hostages - both alive and deceased - all at once, while the army remains deep in the Gaza Strip and the areas it controls."
Netanyahu mentioned in a recorded speech that the second phase of the agreement will work on dismantling Hamas's weapons in Gaza, as he put it.
He clarified that he instructed the Israeli negotiating team to head to Egypt "for negotiations that will last for a limited number of days," to discuss the details of a prisoner exchange according to Trump's plan regarding the cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip.
He claimed that he coordinated with the U.S. president "an initiative that led to increased pressure on Hamas and approval of our plan to end the war."
Earlier, Egypt announced it would host delegations from Israel and Hamas next Monday to discuss the details of a prisoner exchange according to Trump's plan.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry stated in a statement that during the indirect talks, "the provision of field conditions and the details of the exchange process of all Israeli detainees and Palestinian prisoners will be discussed according to the U.S. president's proposal."
On September 29, Trump announced a plan consisting of 20 items, including: the release of Israeli prisoners in Gaza, a ceasefire, and the disarmament of Hamas.
During a press conference with the U.S. president at the White House, Netanyahu announced "support for Trump's plan," considering it "achieves Israeli objectives from the war."
On Friday evening, Hamas stated in a statement that it had submitted its response to Trump's plan regarding Gaza to the mediators, announcing its agreement to release all living and deceased Israeli prisoners.
It also renewed its agreement to hand over the administration of the sector to a Palestinian body of independents (technocrats) based on Palestinian national consensus and supported by Arab and Islamic backing.
However, Hamas confirmed that the future of the Gaza Strip and the rights of the people will be discussed within a Palestinian framework, emphasizing its "readiness to immediately enter, through mediators, into negotiations to discuss the details of that."
In his comment on Hamas's response, Trump said in a tweet: "Based on the statement issued by Hamas, I believe they are ready for a lasting peace," calling on Tel Aviv to "immediately stop the bombing of Gaza."
Ignoring Trump's call, Israel continues to commit massacres as part of the ongoing genocide against the Gaza Strip, having killed nearly 50 Palestinians, including a child, and injured others in continuous attacks on the sector since dawn on Saturday.
Since October 7, 2023, Israel, with U.S. support, has been committing genocide in Gaza, resulting in 67,074 deaths and 169,430 injuries, most of whom are children and women.
I hope that in the coming days, we will be able to announce to you the return of all our hostages - both alive and deceased - all at once.
PALESTINE
Sat 04 Oct 2025 10:32 pm - Jerusalem Time
Ben Gvir threatens to withdraw from the government if Hamas remains after the prisoner deal.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir threatened on Saturday to withdraw from the government if the Hamas movement continues to exist after the anticipated prisoner exchange deal is implemented, according to U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for ending the war in the Gaza Strip.
This came a day after Hamas announced its intention to proceed with the U.S. President's plan aimed at reaching a deal that includes a ceasefire and mutual release of prisoners, which the latter welcomed.
The private Hebrew Channel "12" reported Ben Gvir as saying: "In light of recent developments, I and the 'Otzma Yehudit' (Jewish Power) party bloc have clearly informed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that if the Hamas organization continues to exist after the release of all detainees, we will no longer be part of the government."
The extremist Israeli minister claimed: "We will not be partners in a national defeat that will remain a stain forever, and it could turn into a ticking time bomb for the next massacre."
Ben Gvir's threat comes amid sharp disagreements within the Israeli government coalition regarding the U.S. President's plan.
Ben Gvir is considered one of the prominent leaders of the far-right in Israel and opposes any negotiations or agreements that may allow Hamas to remain in the Gaza Strip, demanding the continuation of military operations until the "complete elimination" of the movement.
Earlier today, Egypt announced it would host delegations from Israel and Hamas next Monday to discuss the details of the prisoner exchange according to U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for ending the war in the Gaza Strip.
On September 29, Trump announced a plan consisting of 20 points, including: the release of Israeli prisoners in Gaza, a ceasefire, and the disarmament of Hamas.
During a press conference with the U.S. President at the White House last Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced "support for Trump's plan," considering it "achieves Israeli objectives from the war."
Tel Aviv estimates that there are 48 Israeli prisoners in Gaza, of whom 20 are alive, while around 11,100 Palestinians are imprisoned in its jails, suffering from torture, starvation, and medical neglect, with many reported dead, according to Palestinian and Israeli human rights and media reports.
Since October 7, 2023, Israel, with U.S. support, has been committing genocide in Gaza, resulting in 67,074 deaths and 169,430 injuries, most of whom are children and women, with famine claiming the lives of 459 Palestinians, including 154 children.
We will not be partners in a national defeat that will remain a stain forever.
PALESTINE
Sat 04 Oct 2025 9:22 pm - Jerusalem Time
Netanyahu announces: Hamas, under pressure, accepted the proposal we presented.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced this evening, Saturday, that Hamas has agreed to the proposed plan to end the war, confirming that he aims to conclude negotiations within a few days, revealing the objectives of the second phase, which includes the complete dismantling of the movement's weapons.
Netanyahu stated in remarks broadcast by Hebrew media: "Hamas is now entangled due to military and political pressure and has accepted the proposal we presented."
He added that he has issued immediate instructions to the negotiating team led by Ron Dermer to head to Egypt, affirming: "We want to conclude the negotiations within a few days."
Netanyahu set a decisive condition, saying: "In the second phase, we will dismantle Hamas's weapons, and the Gaza Strip will become weapon-free, either through an agreement or by military means."
He reviewed his political path during the crisis, revealing: "I faced significant pressure from within the occupation and outside to stop the war."
He attributed the change in course to his efforts with the U.S. administration, adding: "I coordinated with President Trump and his team on a political step that turned the situation around; instead of isolating the occupation, it is Hamas that is now isolated."
Netanyahu emphasized that he will not concede the declared objectives of the war, asserting that "all hostages, both alive and dead, will return with the army deep in the Gaza Strip."
Hamas is now entangled due to military and political pressure and has accepted the proposal we presented.
PALESTINE
Sat 04 Oct 2025 9:02 pm - Jerusalem Time
A massive demonstration in Tel Aviv demanding a comprehensive exchange deal and an end to the war in Gaza.
Tens of thousands of settlers gathered on Saturday evening in "Kaplan" Square in the center of Tel Aviv for a massive demonstration demanding an immediate and comprehensive prisoner exchange deal with Hamas and an end to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
The demonstrators raised large banners reading "Bring them home now" and "Deal now," and chanted slogans urging the government to prioritize the lives of the prisoners held in Gaza over other military objectives.
A large number of participants also called for an immediate cessation of the war, considering that it is not achieving its goals and is causing more casualties on both sides.
A large number of participants called for an immediate cessation of the war.




