Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:32am on 10 Oct 2025,Friday International
Israel has approved a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire plan involving hostage release, military withdrawal, and Palestinian prisoner exchange. However, Prime Minister Netanyahu has yet to order a halt to fighting. The US will deploy 200 troops to monitor implementation, alongside forces from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the UAE, none will enter Gaza. Hamas demands a formal declaration ending the war before releasing hostages. The Red Cross is prepared to assist with prisoner transfers and recovery of remains. Over 67,000 Palestinians have died, with the true toll likely higher. Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa condemned the suffering as “morally unjustifiable,” stressing the need to rebuild Gaza and address long-term trauma, especially among children.
