For the first time in months, the “Shadow Unit” (Unit al-Zill) of Hamas’ military wing, al-Qassam Brigades, appeared publicly during the handover of Israeli captives to the Red Cross in Gaza. The elite and highly secretive force was reportedly responsible for securing and overseeing the transfer of the prisoners.
Steve Witkoff, U.S. Special Envoy for West Asia, along with General Charles Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), visited an Israeli military base in the Gaza Strip. The visit was attended by Eyal Zamir, Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army, and several senior Israeli commanders. The purpose of the visit was to assess the Israeli army’s withdrawal from areas designated in the recent agreement with Hamas.
ABC News has reported that the United States is sending 200 military personnel to Israel to establish a specialized coordination center aimed at overseeing the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Following the ceasefire and the beginning of the return of displaced to Gaza City, internal security forces affiliated with Hamas have been deployed in several areas of the city. This move aims to facilitate the return of refugees & ensure security across Gaza.
After months of intense conflict and diplomatic mediation by regional and international actors, the Israeli government formally ratified a ceasefire agreement early this morning, marking the official end of hostilities in Gaza. The decision passed with a cabinet majority, though five far-right ministers—including Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich—voted against it.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to implement the first phase of a ceasefire proposal brokered by Donald Trump and mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. This phase includes a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces to designated lines and the release of hostages held by Hamas. The ceasefire is expected to begin today at 12:00 PM local time.
In a renewed operation, the Israeli Navy intercepted and seized several vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was attempting to break the blockade on Gaza. The interception occurred approximately 120 to 140 nautical miles off Gaza’s coast.
A group of tribal leaders in Hebron has reportedly submitted a proposal to Israeli authorities, seeking to break away from the Palestinian Authority and join the Abraham Accords. The plan, which has received partial backing from the Israeli government, centers on economic cooperation, localized self-governance, and formal recognition of Israel as a Jewish state.
In a large-scale operation, the Israeli regime’s navy intercepted around 40 out of 47 vessels from the international Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza, detaining dozens of activists and transferring them to Ashdod port.
In the waters of the Mediterranean, an unprecedented movement is underway. The “Sumud Flotilla,” comprising over 40 ships from 44 nations, is approaching Gaza. Escorted by three NATO warships from Spain, Italy, and Turkey, this mission goes far beyond humanitarian aid; it represents a direct, complex, and multilayered challenge to Israel’s security doctrine and a critical test for the credibility of international law.
A 24-year-old Palestinian, Mahmoud Hassan Abdulrahman Akkad, carried out a car-ramming operation on September 28 at the Jit junction between Qalqilya and Nablus in the northern West Bank, targeting an Israeli soldier.
Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen has stated that Israel must assert full control over all occupied territories, including the West Bank and Gaza Strip, to ensure its national security.
