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18.10.2025

18.10.2025 — The Day Rafah Crossing Remained Sealed

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It displays 146 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.10.2025 ⇢ The Day Rafah Crossing Remained Sealed
⌨Palestinian media on October 18 began by extensively covering a new Israeli massacre in Gaza's Al-Zaytoun neighborhood, reporting 11 martyrs, including 7 children and 3 women. This occurred amidst continued Israeli ceasefire violations and accusations of organ theft from Palestinian bodies. The return of Eliyahu Margalit's body was announced, and Hamas reiterated its commitment to the ceasefire and body returns. By early afternoon, reports focused on the resumption of education in Gaza and the gradual return to markets. The International Criminal Court reaffirmed arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant. In the evening, Netanyahu's decision to keep the Rafah crossing closed indefinitely was a central focus, seen as a ceasefire violation. Concurrently, Hamas's Qassam Brigades announced they would hand over the bodies of two Israeli captives, a development amidst ongoing ceasefire discussions.
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05:34⇢Gaza Massacre: 11 Dead in Al-Zaytoun

⌨Palestinian media heavily focuses on a new Israeli massacre in Gaza's Al-Zaytoun neighborhood, reporting 11 martyrs, including 7 children and 3 women, from a single family (Al-Ayyam, Arabi21, Palestinian Information Center (English), Quds News Network, Raya Media Network, Maan News Agency, Palestinian Information Center). This comes amidst continued Israeli ceasefire violations (Maan News Agency) and accusations of Israel stealing organs from Palestinian bodies (Palestine News Network).
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06:35⇢Eliyahu Margalit's Body Returned

⌨Palestinian media continues to extensively report on the ongoing situation in Gaza, with particular focus on the prisoner and body exchange. Israeli forces announced the retrieval of Eliyahu Margalit's body and demanded Hamas adhere to agreements (Alwatan Voice, Palsawa News). Hamas reiterated its commitment to the ceasefire and body returns (Palestinian Information Center (English), Arabi21), while asserting its intent to maintain security control in Gaza (Sama News). The UN warns of prolonged famine in Gaza despite the ceasefire (Al-Resalah).
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08:28⇢Gaza Schools Reopen Amidst Truce Violations

⌨Palestinian media extensively covers the resumption of education in Gaza, with UNRWA and 8,000 teachers preparing for schooling after a long deprivation (Maan News Agency, Raya Media Network, Sama News). Concurrently, reports highlight the gradual return to markets in Gaza as aid trucks flow in (Al-Resalah). There is also focus on ongoing Israeli ceasefire violations, with Hamas delivering a captive's body (Arabi21).
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10:12⇢The Missing Echoes in Gaza's Rubble

⌨Palestinian media continues to extensively cover the ongoing Israeli violations of the ceasefire in Gaza, particularly concerning missing persons under rubble (Al-Resalah, Palestinian Information Center) and the return of martyrs' bodies (Palestine News Network). Internal Palestinian tensions are also highlighted, with Fatah criticizing Hamas's stance on future control in Gaza (Palsawa News, Sama News). Internationally, Spain is preparing for a general strike in solidarity with Palestinians (Palestine News Network (English)).
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13:30⇢Gaza Toll Mounts: Bodies Beneath Rubble

⌨Palestinian media extensively covers the ongoing Israeli violations of the ceasefire in Gaza, with reports of 29 martyrs and 21 injuries, and the retrieval of 23 bodies from under rubble (Al-Resalah, Alwatan Voice, Palestinian Information Center (English), Felesteen News, Al-Ayyam, Raya Media Network, Arabi21, Palestinian Information Center). There is also coverage of Israel returning 15 bodies of martyrs from Gaza (Alwatan Voice, Raya Media Network). International developments include the ICC reaffirming arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant (Palestine News Network) and Germany sending soldiers to monitor peace (Maan News Agency).
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15:50⇢ICC Affirms Netanyahu Arrest

⌨Palestinian media continues to focus on the aftermath of the ceasefire in Gaza, with reports of 29 martyrs' bodies received by hospitals (Palestinian Information Center (English), Al-Resalah) and discussions around Egypt potentially leading an international force for security in Gaza (Maan News Agency, Sama News). Separately, the International Criminal Court has upheld arrest warrants for Netanyahu (Felesteen News, Palestine News Network). The Rafah crossing is also announced to be open for returns to Gaza (Palsawa News).
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17:55⇢Rafah Crossing Remains Sealed

⌨Palestinian media extensively covers Netanyahu's decision to keep the Rafah crossing closed indefinitely, a move seen as violating the ceasefire agreement (Felesteen News, Palestine News Network, Raya Media Network, Sama News). Concurrently, Hamas's Qassam Brigades announced they would hand over the bodies of two Israeli captives tonight, while also dealing with the broader issue of missing persons and bodies threatening the Gaza agreement (Al-Resalah, Maan News Agency, Arabi21, Palestinian Information Center).
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21:29⇢Qassam Returns Captive Bodies

⌨Palestinian media extensively reports on the Qassam Brigades handing over the bodies of two Israeli captives via the Red Cross, a development amidst ongoing ceasefire discussions and alleged Israeli violations (Arabi21, Felesteen News, Palestinian Information Center, Quds News Network, Raya Media Network, Al-Resalah). Concurrently, Netanyahu stated the war on Gaza would continue until the full agreement is implemented and the area is demilitarized (Palsawa News, Sama News). Israeli forces also launched a wide-scale military operation in Tubas (Maan News Agency, Palestine News Network).
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