BREAKING | Unconfirmed reports that three Qatari diplomats were killed and others injured in a car accident en route to Sharm el-Sheikh for the ‘Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit’ on Gaza.

❗️Local sources report clashes have broken out between youths and Israeli occupation forces during a raid on the village of Beit Furik, east of Nablus in the northern West Bank.

(Palestine Today)

⭕️ Leaked US files reveal secret Israeli-Arab military pact targeting Iran amid war on Gaza: Washington Post

Leaked US military documents have exposed a covert security partnership between Israel and six key Arab states, Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, forged under the leadership of US Central Command even as these countries publicly condemned Israel’s war on Gaza.

Behind the scenes, the parties held years of secret meetings and joint trainings in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and the US, focusing on countering Iran and combating underground tunnel warfare used by Hamas and other resistance factions in Gaza.

The partnership, known as the “Regional Security Construct,” began in 2022 and quietly expanded through 2025, linking the countries into a shared air-defense network designed to monitor Iranian missiles and drones.

The leaked files also reveal US plans to establish a “Combined Middle East Cyber Center” and an “Information Fusion Center” to further integrate Israeli and Arab security capabilities. It also involved onboarding partners to a US-run secure chat system, distributing intelligence and operational material through the 'Five Eyes network' (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Britain, and the United States), sharing radar and sensor data to build a joint regional picture, and coordinating information operations to undermine Iran’s narrative as the regional protector of Palestinians while promoting a partner narrative of prosperity and cooperation.

This shadow alliance was thrown into turmoil after Israel’s 9 September airstrike on Doha targeting Hamas leaders. Netanyahu later issued an apology to Qatar under pressure from Washington, but the incident exposed the fragility of the cooperation. US radar systems had failed to detect the Israeli strike because they were focused on Iran, a revelation that deepened mistrust among Arab partners.

While Arab leaders, including those of Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, have publicly denounced Israel’s campaign in Gaza as “genocidal,” their militaries were simultaneously working alongside Israel and the US on security planning tied to Trump’s ceasefire plan, which envisions Arab participation in Gaza’s postwar security arrangements. Around 200 US troops are set to deploy to Israel to support the ceasefire agreement, with several of the Arab states involved expected to contribute forces.

❗️Israeli War Minister Israel Katz:

"The biggest challenge facing Israel after recovering the captives is demolishing all the tunnels in Gaza by the army directly and through the international mechanism led by America ... destroying the tunnels is the core meaning of implementing the agreed-upon principle of disarming Gaza."



VIDEO | Massive destruction as a result of the assault on Al-Shati refugee camp in western Gaza City during Israel's war of extermination.

❗️400 aid trucks on their way to enter Gaza

Following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, 400 aid trucks began moving from Egypt toward Gaza through the Kerem Shalom and Auja crossings on Sunday morning — the first such large-scale entry since March. In the first hour, 90 trucks passed from the Egyptian side, carrying humanitarian supplies to be distributed across the Strip.

Coordination is also underway to open the Rafah crossing on Tuesday to allow the evacuation of wounded Palestinians, as well as Palestinians, foreigners, and dual nationals stranded in Egypt.

Under the humanitarian mechanism agreed upon in January 2025, 600 aid trucks are expected to enter daily. UN agencies and international organizations have already prepared to scale up relief operations, with Israel approving the entry of 170,000 tons of aid for the first 60 days of the ceasefire.

(Arab 48)

‼️ Jerusalem sources reported that large groups of Israeli settlers stormed the Bab al-Asbat (Lion’s Gate) plaza carrying plant offerings for the Jewish Sukkot holiday, as Israeli occupation forces closed the area and barred Palestinians from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Jewish settler groups were also seen roaming through Jerusalem’s Old City carrying banners depicting the so-called “Third Temple” along with their ritual plant offerings.

VIDEO | Civilians dismantle the US and Israeli-led Gaza 'Humanitarian' Foundation (GHF) distribution center in Netzarim, central Gaza.

GHF sites functioned as death traps that weaponized aid to humiliate Palestinians and slaughter thousands of hungry aid seekers.

⭕️ Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange heavy cross-border fire amid airstrike accusations and rising tensions

Heavy clashes have erupted along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border as both armies exchanged artillery and gunfire across multiple eastern provinces, including Khost, Nangarhar, Paktika, Paktia and Kunar. The escalation follows accusations by the Taliban-led Afghan administration that Pakistani forces violated Afghan airspace and bombed a market in Paktika’s Margha region on Thursday night.

Islamabad has neither confirmed nor denied the strikes but vowed to protect its citizens amid a surge in Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) attacks, which it claims are launched from Afghan soil. Kabul said its forces launched “successful retaliatory operations” against Pakistani outposts along the Durand Line, accusing Pakistan of repeated airspace violations. Pakistani officials accused Afghan border forces of initiating the latest round of firing.

Tensions spiked further as Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the “unprovoked firing” and called it a “blatant violation of international law,” vowing a “befitting response.” The flare-up coincided with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s trip to India, where he met with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and issued a joint statement that Islamabad later denounced for referring to Jammu and Kashmir as part of India.

The clashes and diplomatic friction come against the backdrop of Pakistan’s accusations that the Taliban shelters TTP militants, which Kabul denies. Casualty numbers remain unclear, but videos on social media show intense artillery fire along the border.

(TRT World)

❗️Statement by Hamas:

"The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) extends its deepest condolences and sympathy to the State of Qatar — its Emir, government, and people — on the passing of three diplomats from the Qatari delegation participating in the ceasefire negotiations in the Gaza Strip, following a tragic accident in the city of Sharm el-Sheikh, Arab Republic of Egypt.

We ask Almighty God to envelop them in His vast mercy and forgiveness, grant a swift recovery to the injured, and bestow patience and solace upon their honorable families and the brotherly people of Qatar. Indeed, to God we belong and to Him we shall return.

We express our full solidarity with the State of Qatar, the families of the deceased, and those injured in this painful incident, and we pray to God Almighty to protect the brotherly State of Qatar and its noble people from all harm and misfortune."

❗️Iran and Pakistan pledge to boost regional cooperation and support Gaza peace efforts

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqhchi and Pakistani Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar discussed expanding regional engagement through enhanced trade, transit, and diplomatic coordination during a phone call on Saturday.

The two sides emphasized strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation to serve shared regional interests, promoting active diplomacy and information exchange, and advancing stability in the region.

They also welcomed the end of the genocide in Gaza and discussed future joint humanitarian and peace initiatives.

(Tasnim News Agency)

⭕️ Israel grows uneasy as Qatar reemerges as key Gaza power broker, fueling fears of a Hamas resurgence

Israel’s original 'postwar' plan for Gaza, developed with US and Arab partners, aimed to exclude Qatar from any role in reconstruction, favoring a US-Arab Sunni–led administration backed by Egypt, the UAE, and Jordan. That plan unraveled after Israel’s 9 September airstrike on senior Hamas leaders in Doha, which failed and forced Netanyahu to issue a public apology.

Since then, Qatar has reasserted its influence, with Israeli officials now fearing that billions in reconstruction aid could once again strengthen Hamas rather than rebuild civilian infrastructure, according to a report by Ynet.

These concerns persist despite Qatar’s status as a close US ally, hosting the largest American military base in the region and maintaining broad alignment with Washington on most key regional issues.

Israel’s unease with Qatar’s presence has persisted throughout its genocidal war on Gaza as seen in the cautious handling of its diplomatic compound in Gaza and the survival of Qatari-funded sites like the Hamad neighborhood amid widespread destruction.

Washington is now setting up a coordination center in Israel, staffed by around 200 personnel, to oversee Gaza’s 'postwar' administration. But Israel’s withdrawal to a buffer zone near the border, contrary to earlier claims of deeper control, has allowed Hamas to re-enter much of Gaza’s urban areas.

Senior Israeli officers warn that while Hamas has lost its heavy weapons and factories, its ability to rebuild remains intact and may be reinforced by foreign aid. Officials are also pressing the US to differentiate between Qatar and Turkiye, whom they view as Hamas allies, and Arab states like Egypt and the UAE that oppose it. With the ceasefire in place and political negotiations advancing, the report claims Hamas is regaining ground on the ruins of Gaza while Israel’s security buffer remains fragile.

(Ynet)

VIDEO | Trump’s regional envoy Witkoff was met with boos after joining a massive protest by Israeli captives' families in Tel Aviv.

When he tried to praise Netanyahu, who rejected the ceasefire and prisoner deal for months, the crowd erupted.

Visibly flustered, Witkoff even stumbled over Netanyahu’s name, saying, “Benjin… na yahu…”

❗️US President Trump and his Egyptian counterpart Sisi will co-chair the ‘Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit’ on 13 October, with over 20 world leaders, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, set to attend.

According to the Egyptian presidency, the summit aims to boost efforts to end the war on Gaza, establish “peace and stability” in the region, and open a new chapter for regional security.

The summit is being held in line with Trump’s stated “vision” to bring "peace" to the region, as he calls it.

❗️A Hamas source told AFP on Sunday that the movement will not participate in governing Gaza during the transitional phase following the ceasefire, effectively relinquishing its administrative role in the Strip.

However, the source stressed that Hamas remains a central part of the Palestinian fabric despite stepping back from governance.

‼️ SDF commander confirms decentralization talks with Damascus

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) General Commander Mazloum Abdi revealed that the issue of “decentralization” was raised during a recent meeting with the leadership of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Damascus.

Speaking to Ronahi TV about last week’s talks, Abdi described the meeting as “positive,” saying that although not all issues were resolved, “we started a dialogue and will continue talking.” He noted that both sides expressed willingness to discuss “a non-centralized Syria” and confirmed that an Autonomous Administration delegation will soon visit the new Syrian government.

Abdi stated that constitutional changes are required to reflect this approach, adding that “many steps will be taken mutually.” He emphasized that while the SDF supports Syria’s territorial integrity, “the system should not be centralized.”

On military arrangements, Abdi said the integration of SDF forces into the new Syrian army was also on the table. “Sharaa was more open on this issue. Some points were agreed upon,” he noted, explaining that a military delegation from the SDF will travel to Damascus within days to continue talks. He added that around 30,000 internal security personnel under the SDF would become part of the Interior Ministry under any future arrangement.

Abdi also said that foreign powers should not directly interfere in this process but acknowledged that “Turkiye could play a positive role” in reaching a solution, stressing that a settlement in Syria “is difficult without Turkiye’s involvement.”

❗️According to the Wall Street Journal:

Hamas has informed Israel through Arab mediators that 20 captives are alive and could be released as early as today, according to the Wall Street Journal.

An Israeli official said the country is prepared to receive them tonight, though a Monday release is seen as more likely. Israel believes 20 captives are alive, has serious concerns over two others, and has confirmed that 26 are dead.

❗️A new round of negotiations began this morning to resolve remaining disputes over the prisoner list, according to BBC Gaza correspondent in Istanbul, Rushdi Abualouf.

Hamas is still pushing for the release of seven high-profile Palestinian prisoners, including Marwan Barghouti and PFLP Secretary-General Ahmad Saadat. Israel has rejected this from the start, but Hamas has told mediators it would release the captives today if Israel agrees to free at least two of them.

Talks are also focusing on the timing and logistics for the release of 20 living captives and the return of the bodies of those who have died.

❗️Dr. Munir al-Barsh, Director General of the Ministry of Health in Gaza:

– “We are preparing to receive around 1,900 Palestinian detainees to be released today, Sunday, as part of the prisoner exchange deal.”

– “Nasser Medical Complex is being prepared to receive the prisoners upon arrival, where medical teams will conduct comprehensive examinations to assess their health conditions.”

– “We are also preparing to receive the bodies of several martyrs, and we hope that among them will be the remains of our medical staff.”

– “We demand the inclusion of Dr. Hussam Abu Safia and Dr. Marwan al-Hams in the list of those released, as they have given much to their country.”

– “Many prisoners suffer from skin diseases such as scabies due to harsh detention conditions, and we will provide them with the necessary treatment despite severe shortages in resources and medicine.”

– “Following the ceasefire agreement, we aim to restore at least the minimum level of health services in the Strip.”

– “Medical teams continue to assess the overall situation and record the extent of damage to hospitals and medical centers.”

– “Around 17,000 patients are in urgent need of traveling abroad for treatment due to a severe shortage of medicine and the shutdown of many health facilities.”