ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 13 reported that Israel’s security establishment has recommended to the political leadership to move forward with the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire and war-ending agreement.

AL-JAZEERA: A UNICEF spokesperson in Gaza told Al-Jazeera that the organization’s field teams have reported “massive destruction” across the Strip, warning that “the environment in Gaza is extremely dangerous for children.”

PRCS: The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that a Palestinian was injured by Israeli gunfire during an Israeli military raid in the city of Nablus, north of the occupied West Bank.

AL-JAZEERA:

Senior Hamas official Ismail Ridwan told Al-Jazeera that the movement is committed to ensuring the success of the ceasefire agreement, while accusing Israel of evading its obligations.

Ridwan said that “the aid entering Gaza is a drop in the ocean” and that “more than 10,000 people remain missing under the rubble.”

He accused Israel of delaying the delivery of heavy equipment needed to recover bodies and called on mediators and Washington to pressure Tel Aviv to implement the deal.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on Wednesday that Israel is obliged to ensure that the population of the Gaza Strip has “the basic needs” essential for survival in accordance with international humanitarian law.

ICJ Rules on Aid Entry to Gaza – This is What It Said

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Al-Quds Brigades’ new spokesperson, Abu Hamza, vowed to continue armed resistance against Israel, honoring his slain predecessor and reaffirming unity among Palestinian factions amid what he called a “war of extermination.”

New Al-Quds Brigades’ Abu Hamza: ‘We Will Never Surrender Our Weapons’

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The Times of Israel quoted the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as saying that no Turkish forces will be deployed in the Gaza Strip.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media reported that ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) demonstrators blocked the western entrance to occupied Jerusalem in protest of the arrest of individuals refusing military service.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources said that clashes broke out between residents and Israeli forces during an incursion into the village of Bazariya, northwest of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: On October 18, millions of Americans took to the streets across 2,700 locations to protest the creeping authoritarianism of US President Donald Trump. Notably, the involvement of key Democratic Party-linked organizations sought to sideline Palestine, elevate NATO causes, but, due to the protest coalition being so broad, Gaza was still an item on the agenda.

Read Robert Inlakesh’s latest analysis.

No Kings Protests and the Failed Efforts to Drown Out Palestine – Analysis

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israel ordered the deportation of 32 foreign activists on Wednesday for supporting olive-harvesting Palestinians against attacks from illegal settlers in the occupied West Bank.

Israel Deports 32 Foreign Activists Helping West Bank Farmers in Settler Attacks

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The majority of Americans believe that the United States should recognize Palestinian statehood, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Majority of Americans Support US Recognition of Palestinian State – Poll

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Channel 12 reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed U.S. Vice President JD Vance during their meeting that Israel “will not allow the Turks to enter Gaza.” According to the report, several countries were proposed to take part in Gaza as part of a prospective alternative administration for the Strip.

AL-QUDS BRIGADES: The spokesperson for the Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, confirmed “full commitment to the Gaza ceasefire agreement as long as the enemy abides by it.”

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Channel 12 reported that the Knesset approved in a preliminary reading a bill to impose Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank, with 25 votes in favor and 24 against. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said, “The time has come to impose sovereignty over the West Bank.”

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The Gaza Ministry of Health confirmed receiving 30 additional bodies of Palestinians from Israeli custody via the Red Cross, bringing the total number of bodies received to 195.

NYT: The New York Times quoted US officials expressing concern that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may withdraw from the Gaza ceasefire deal. The officials said Washington’s strategy is to prevent Netanyahu from resuming a large-scale military offensive against Hamas.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: A source at Gaza’s Baptist Hospital confirmed that a Palestinian was killed by Israeli forces’ gunfire in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood, northeast of Gaza City.

JERUSALEM GOVERNORATE: The Jerusalem Governorate warned that parts of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and the Old City could collapse as a result of ongoing Israeli excavations in the area.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Gaza authorities buried the bodies of Palestinian prisoners returned by Israel, many showing signs of torture and execution, as officials urged international investigations into the violations.

Mass Grave in Deir al-Balah: Gaza Buries Tortured Palestinian Prisoners Returned by Israel

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza reported receiving the bodies of 30 Palestinian prisoners handed over by Israel as part of the ongoing exchange deal.

UNRWA: UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said the agency has enough food to meet Gaza’s needs for two to three months but noted that Israel has not yet permitted UNRWA teams to enter the Strip.

REUTERS: A Reuters–Ipsos poll showed that 59% of Americans believe their country should recognize a Palestinian state, including 80% of Democrats and 41% of Republicans. Meanwhile, 51% said Trump deserves credit if the Gaza ceasefire holds, compared to 42% who disagreed.

MSF: Médecins Sans Frontières stressed that the ceasefire and the reopening of more crossings provide a crucial opportunity to save lives, urging an immediate increase in medical evacuations for those unable to receive care inside Gaza.

NETANYAHU’S OFFICE: At a joint press conference in Jerusalem with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “The world is changing thanks to our partnership with the United States,” adding that Israel had “isolated Hamas and brought the hostages home.”

UNICEF: A UNICEF spokesperson told Al Jazeera that the situation in Gaza is “horrific,” adding that many children need full treatment for malnutrition as essential medical supplies and incubators are still being denied entry.

1 in 5 Children in Gaza City Diagnosed with Acute Malnutrition – UNICEF

GAZA GOVERNMENT MEDIA OFFICE: The Gaza Government Media Office announced that forensic examinations confirmed signs of torture on the bodies of 54 Palestinians returned by Israel.

AL-JAZEERA: Palestinian prisoners’ groups reported that Israeli forces arrested 43 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank at dawn on Wednesday, including a child and several former detainees.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to issue its judgment today on whether Israel violated international law by imposing a months-long blockade on humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip.

International Court of Justice to Rule Today on Legality of Gaza Aid Blockade

UNRWA Warns of Displacement and Destruction:

The UNRWA Director in the West Bank emphasized that destruction and forced displacement are continuing in the northern West Bank, specifically citing settler violence and the evacuation of camps (Jenin, Tulkarem, Nur Shams). He also warned that Israeli anti-UNRWA laws have led to the de facto closure of its schools and the expulsion of staff.

Knesset Vote Expected on ‘Sovereignty’ Bill:

The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported expectations that the Knesset will vote today on the preliminary discussion of a bill to impose what is referred to as “sovereignty over the West Bank.”

Settlers Establish New Outpost Rooms:

Palestinian platforms documented illegal Israeli Jewish settlers establishing new rooms in an outpost in the Al-Qala area near the village of Al-Mughayir (east of Ramallah).

Preventing Olive Harvest:

Israeli occupation forces prevented farmers from accessing their lands to harvest olives in Khirbet Yanun, south of Nablus.

An Israeli special force surrounded a residential building in the Umm Al-Sharayet neighborhood in Al-Bireh.

Israeli forces raided the town of Tamoun (south of Tubas) and conducted raids and arrests in Qalqilya and Hebron.

ICJ Ruling Expected on Aid Blockade:

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to issue its ruling today on whether Israel violated international law by imposing a months-long siege on humanitarian aid destined for the Gaza Strip. The non-binding advisory opinion could increase international pressure.

UN Calls for Shelter Boost:

The UN called for a significantly larger quantity of shelter materials to enter Gaza before winter, urging Israel to grant more permits for relief organizations.

WFP: North Gaza Supplies Insufficient:

The World Food Programme (WFP) affirmed that supplies are reaching north Gaza but “not in the required quantities” and that overall aid volumes are insufficient due to limited open crossings.

Medical Shortages:

The Director of Pediatrics at Nasser Medical Hospital stated that 80% of medical laboratory analyses at the facility are unavailable.

US Secretary of State to Visit Israel:

Israeli Channel 12 reported that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will arrive in Israel tomorrow for a two-day visit.

CENTCOM Opens Coordination Center:

US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the official opening of a Civil-Military Coordination Center in Israel to monitor the ceasefire implementation and support stability in Gaza.

Internal Israeli Politics:

A Maariv (Israeli newspaper) poll suggested that 15.3% of Israelis who voted for the ruling coalition intend to shift their support to opposition parties.

Prisoner Conditions:

The Palestinian Center for Defense of Prisoners reported that the conditions for Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons are “extremely critical,” with nearly 1,300 detainees from Gaza enduring poor living and health conditions.

Captive Burial Notifications:

The Israeli army notified the families of captive Arieh Zalmanovich and another captive of the possibility of their burial after identity verification is completed.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: An Israeli drone strike in the village of Ain Qana, South Lebanon, targeted a motorcycle, killing its driver.

Israeli Drone Strike Kills One in South Lebanon, Violating Ceasefire

HAMAS STATEMENT:

Hamas stated that a delegation from its leadership, headed by Chairman of the Leadership Council Mohammed Darwish, met in Doha with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Intelligence Chief Ibrahim Kalin.

Darwish reviewed the progress of the Gaza agreement’s implementation and the mechanisms for aid delivery, stressing that the Israeli occupation is stalling in meeting its obligations and has not reopened the Rafah crossing.

He reaffirmed the movement’s full commitment to maintaining the ceasefire despite Israel’s repeated violations.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 14 reported that officials from the Finance Ministry and sources close to the minister confirmed plans to reduce Israel’s defense budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

THE TIMES: The Times reported that British troops have been deployed to Israel to join a multinational force tasked with monitoring the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 10 reported, citing officials, that National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi was dismissed after objecting to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decisions, including a proposed occupation of Gaza City.

WASHINGTON POST: The Washington Post quoted a source saying that US envoy Steve Witkoff informed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — wanted by the International Criminal Court — that the next 30 days will be “critical for advancing to the second phase” of the Gaza agreement.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: At least 135 mutilated bodies of Palestinians returned by Israel to the Gaza Strip came from the Sde Teiman detention facility, notorious for cases of torture, abuse and even deaths in custody, according to a Guardian report citing Gaza health ministry officials.

At Least 135 Mutilated Bodies Returned to Gaza were Held at Sde Teiman – Report

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli army said that the Red Cross headed to a location in southern Gaza to receive the bodies of two Israeli captives.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The Nasser Medical Complex reported that a Palestinian was killed and others wounded by Israeli drone fire east of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported, citing sources close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, that recently dismissed National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi had leaked information against the prime minister.

AXIOS: The US news website Axios quoted officials as saying that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is planning to visit Israel later this week.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel Hayom reported that Netanyahu’s decision to dismiss National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi, who opposed occupying Gaza and attacking Qatar, stemmed from their sharp policy disagreements.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his National Security Adviser, Tzachi Hanegbi.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev stated on Monday that she had proposed to the security cabinet that the body of former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar be burned.

How Israel Killed Its Own Soldiers, Blamed Hamas and Violated the Ceasefire again

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev stated on Monday that she had proposed to the security cabinet that the body of former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar be burned.

Israeli Minister Regev: Sinwar’s Body Should Be Burned, Not Returned for Burial

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: An Al-Jazeera investigation, produced in collaboration with Forensic Architecture, has identified Israeli officers and units responsible for the killing of six-year-old Hind Rajab, sparking new international legal action.

‘Vampire Empire’: Investigation Reveals Israeli Soldiers Who Killed Hind Rajab