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12.10.2025The Day Prisoner Exchange Negotiations Intensified Amidst Gaza Returns

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 12.10.2025.

It displays 126 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.10.2025The Day Prisoner Exchange Negotiations Intensified Amidst Gaza Returns
Palestinian media on October 12 continued to focus on the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange. In the morning, Hamas rejected disarming, stated readiness to fight if war resumes, and set a date for prisoner release. Reports detailed Israeli mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners and arrests in the West Bank targeting families of those to be released. Concurrently, half a million people returned to Gaza, with ongoing recovery of martyrs' bodies. By the afternoon, Hamas reportedly informed Israel of a possible release of 20 live prisoners today, and anticipated an Israeli withdrawal, though Hamas also denied governing Gaza during a transitional phase. Towards the evening, Palestinian media reported critical developments in the "Gaza agreement," though Qatar's Prime Minister announced a delay in difficult negotiations between Hamas and Israel until after the first phase.
12.10.2025

05:54Hamas Stands Firm: No Surrender of Arms

Palestinian media continues to focus on the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange. Hamas rejects disarming, states readiness to fight if war resumes, and sets a date for prisoner release (Al-Ayyam, Arabi21). Reports detail Israeli mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners (Felesteen News, Palestinian Information Center) and arrests in the West Bank targeting families of those to be released (Quds News Network). Concurrently, half a million people have returned to Gaza, with ongoing recovery of martyrs' bodies (Maan News Agency, Sama News).
06:10

07:06Gaza's Tunnels: War's Next Shadow

Palestinian media continues to focus on the Gaza ceasefire, highlighting the return of half a million displaced citizens to Gaza and ongoing efforts to clear roads and recover bodies (Al-Ayyam, Arabi21, Sama News). Concurrently, there is significant coverage of the upcoming Sharm El Sheikh summit involving over 20 nations, aimed at ending the war and discussing Gaza's future (Palestinian Information Center, Palestine News Network). Israeli officials, including Katz, state plans to destroy Hamas tunnels after hostage release (Alwatan Voice, Maan News Agency).

09:35Gaza's Tunnels: War's Next Shadow

Palestinian media extensively covers the ongoing Gaza ceasefire, with reports highlighting the return of half a million displaced citizens to Gaza and continued efforts to clear roads. Discussions also center on the future of Gaza, with the Palestinian Authority reportedly promised participation in its administration, and the upcoming international summit in Sharm El Sheikh led by Trump and Sisi to end the war (Al-Ayyam, Arabi21, Palsawa News, Maan News Agency, Palestinian Information Center). Israeli officials reiterate plans to destroy Gaza's tunnels via an international mechanism (Sama News, Alwatan Voice).
11:07

12:05Hamas's Urgent Race for Prisoner Deal

Palestinian media focuses on potential developments in the Gaza truce, with Hamas reportedly informing Israel of a possible release of 20 live prisoners today and anticipation of an Israeli withdrawal (Palsawa News, Felesteen News, Raya Media Network). Hamas also denies governing Gaza during a transitional phase (Palestine News Network). Separately, a Gaza flotilla activist faces deportation after forced confession (Palestinian Information Center (English)).

15:19Hamas Prepares Prisoner Exchange

Palestinian media focuses on the ongoing prisoner exchange negotiations, with Hamas confirming the counting of live prisoners and intensive communications to improve lists and delivery mechanisms via three axes (Felesteen News, Palsawa News). There are also reports on the potential handover of Israeli spy Eli Cohen's remains (Maan News Agency). Separately, Gaza's Interior Ministry announced an amnesty for non-murder-involved gang members (Sama News).
16:12

19:23Gaza Truce Hangs in Balance

Palestinian media continues to focus on the Gaza truce and future, with reports on half a million displaced citizens returning to Gaza (Al-Ayyam, Arabi21). Critical developments are anticipated in the "Gaza agreement" (Felesteen News), though Qatar's Prime Minister announced a delay in difficult negotiations between Hamas and Israel until after the first phase (Maan News Agency). Despite Netanyahu declaring victory, an Israeli security source admits Hamas is not defeated (Palsawa News, Quds News Network).