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08.10.2025

08.10.2025The Day Gaza Truce Nears Signing

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 08.10.2025.

It displays 160 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

08.10.2025The Day Gaza Truce Nears Signing
Palestinian media on October 8 largely focused on the advanced stages of ceasefire negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh. Early reports highlighted the ongoing Israeli navy's attack and capture of the Freedom Flotilla and the two-year anniversary of the "war of annihilation" in Gaza. By mid-morning, the focus shifted to Hamas's demands for the bodies of Sinwar in the Cairo talks, followed by reports of optimism and the exchange of prisoner lists. Throughout the day, President Sisi extended an invitation to Trump to attend the signing of a Gaza truce agreement.
By afternoon and evening, reports increasingly indicated an agreement was imminent, possibly within hours or by Friday. Netanyahu's office confirmed drafting the first phase of the agreement, while some outlets mentioned attempts by resistance fighters to capture an Israeli soldier in Gaza. Hamas agreed to release all Israeli prisoners and postpone the delivery of bodies, with the signing of a ceasefire agreement expected today.
08.10.2025
04:00

04:42Freedom Flotilla Attacked

Palestinian media extensively reports on the Israeli navy's attack and capture of the Freedom Flotilla ships in international waters, with sources highlighting the two-year anniversary of the "war of annihilation" in Gaza and ongoing bombardments (Al-Ayyam, Al-Resalah, Arabi21, Maan News Agency, Palestine News Network, Sama News). Concurrently, ceasefire efforts are noted, with US optimism for an agreement (Al-Resalah) and Trump's commitment to ensuring a ceasefire (Raya Media Network).
05:30

06:13Hamas Demands Sinwar's Body in Cairo Talks

Palestinian media continues to extensively cover ongoing ceasefire negotiations, with crucial talks in Sharm el-Sheikh where Hamas demands the bodies of Sinwar (Maan News Agency, Palsawa News). Concurrently, reports highlight the two-year anniversary of the "war of annihilation" in Gaza, detailing economic losses and extensive health infrastructure damage (Arabi21, Palestinian Information Center, Raya Media Network, Palestine News Network, Al-Ayyam, Sama News).
07:29

07:55Prisoner Exchange: Lists Shared

Palestinian media extensively covers ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh, with reports of optimism and the exchange of prisoner lists (Al-Resalah, Felesteen News, Maan News Agency, Palsawa News). Hamas is demanding "real guarantees" for an end to the war (Palestinian Information Center (English)) and specifically the bodies of Yahya and Muhammad Sinwar (Palestine News Network, Sama News). Concurrently, the two-year anniversary of the "war of annihilation" in Gaza is highlighted (Quds News Network, Al-Ayyam, Arabi21, Palestinian Information Center).
08:21
08:46
09:13

09:39Sisi beckons Trump to Gaza Truce Signing

Palestinian media continues to focus on ceasefire negotiations, with President Sisi inviting Trump to attend the signing of a Gaza truce agreement (Maan News Agency, Palsawa News, Palestine News Network, Sama News). Reports also highlight Hamas's positive engagement in Sharm el-Sheikh talks (Alwatan Voice) and an Israeli economic expert's view that the war is depleting Israel's economy (Raya Media Network). Concurrently, Israeli forces continue raids and detentions in the West Bank (Palestinian Information Center (English)) and a minister is reported to have entered Al-Aqsa Mosque (Quds News Network).
11:37

11:39Prisoner Dies in Israeli Custody

Palestinian media continues its strong focus on the Sharm el-Sheikh negotiations, with Islamic Jihad and the Popular Front joining talks (Felesteen News, Maan News Agency). Egypt's President Sisi reiterates his invitation to Trump to attend the signing of a Gaza truce (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News, Sama News). Concurrently, reports highlight a Palestinian prisoner's death in Israeli custody (Palestinian Information Center (English)) and the number of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons (Raya Media Network).
12:59
13:41

14:07Sharm El-Sheikh Talks, Hopeful

Palestinian media continues its strong focus on ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh, with reports of international momentum and optimism for an agreement within days (Felesteen News, Maan News Agency, Palsawa News, Palestine News Network). Despite some disagreements, positive progress is noted, with Qatar, America, and Turkey participating (Maan News Agency, Palestine News Network). Concurrently, reports highlight the continued Israeli "war of annihilation" in Gaza and its casualties (Raya Media Network, Al-Ayyam, Arabi21, Palestinian Information Center).
15:48

15:54Hamas' Red Line Over Weapons

Palestinian media continues to focus on the ongoing "war of annihilation" in Gaza and its two-year anniversary (Felesteen News, Al-Ayyam, Arabi21, Palestinian Information Center). Concurrently, reports highlight the Israeli closure of the sea to Gaza, exacerbating famine (Al-Resalah), and preparations for receiving prisoners in an Israeli base (Palsawa News). Sharm el-Sheikh talks continue, with Islamic Jihad and PFLP delegations joining, and discussions about potential breakthroughs in the arms file (Palestinian Information Center (English), Maan News Agency).

18:34Gaza Truce Nears Signing

Palestinian media extensively reports on the advanced stages of Gaza ceasefire negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh, with expectations of an agreement announcement soon, possibly within hours or by Friday (Alwatan Voice, Felesteen News, Maan News Agency, Palsawa News, Raya Media Network, Sama News). While Netanyahu's office confirms drafting the first phase of the agreement, some reports also mention attempts by resistance fighters to capture an Israeli soldier in Gaza (Al-Resalah, Quds News Network).
20:23

23:25Hamas Announces Truce Deal

Palestinian media extensively reports on claims by Trump and Hamas of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, with some sources stating the first phase of a peace plan has been signed (Al-Resalah, Alwatan Voice, Arabi21, Maan News Agency, Palsawa News, Sama News). Concurrently, reports highlight escalating settler attacks resulting in a fatality in Ramallah and the discovery of an explosive device near a settlement (Felesteen News, Quds News Network, Raya Media Network).