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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-10-12 at 08:10
HEADLINES
- PA to govern Gaza under international oversight
- Israel targets Hamas tunnels after hostage talks
- Gazans return to northern Gaza amid ceasefire
The time is now 4:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Good morning. This is the four o’clock update with a briefing on the latest developments from the Middle East and related global events.
In Gaza, the ceasefire arrangement announced in Sharm el-Sheikh has prompted discussions about a new phase in which the Palestinian Authority may regain a foothold in Gaza’s administration. An Arab diplomat described a proposal for a next step in the Trump Gaza plan that envisions a Palestinian government operating in Gaza without direct Hamas affiliation. Officials caution that security and governance would be structured through a framework that includes international oversight and engagement with Israeli authorities as part of a broader effort to stabilize the area.
Across the diplomatic channel, some observers have signaled that the Abraham Accords could widen through a Gaza-focused negotiation approach, suggesting potential realignments in regional cooperation. At the same time, Dayan suggested that the Trump administration is unlikely to stand in the way of Israel enforcing Hamas’s disarmament as a condition of broader security arrangements. Those with direct familiarity with the process emphasize that the United States seeks to support security objectives while facilitating a transition that would limit Hamas’s influence.
On the security front, Israel continues to stress that any post-ceasefire phase must include the demilitarization of Gaza and a credible mechanism to deter and dismantle weapon networks. Israeli officials indicate readiness to move forward with a mechanism that mirrors lessons learned from other regional arrangements, while noting the unique constraints of Gaza where Hamas remains the governing authority. Discussions in Washington and Jerusalem focus on how to enforce disarmament, deter rearmament, and establish governance without creating a power vacuum that could invite renewed violence.
International developments also touch on Iran’s role and its proxies. Analysts assess that Iran’s influence in the region faces significant pressures and operational challenges, affecting the status and capabilities of its allied networks. The broader balance of power remains sensitive, with regional actors watching for how shoring up governance and security in Gaza might interact with Tehran’s outreach and the responses of Western powers.
In parallel, the global diplomatic and security environment continues to respond to hostage negotiations and the potential outlines of an enforcement framework. Reports from Israeli and Palestinian sources, and mediation aides, indicate that discussions aim to balance the urgency of releasing hostages with the need to secure durable governance arrangements in Gaza. Signatories and mediators have contemplated how to structure a process that reduces immediate danger to civilians while preventing a relapse into broader conflict.
Domestically in Israel, reporting underscores that the defense establishment views the post-hostage phase as requiring direct action against any remaining channels of terrorist activity. Israel’s defense minister has reiterated that destroying Hamas’s network of tunnels in Gaza remains a core objective as part of the broader goal of security and demilitarization. Preparations are described as ongoing, with specialized units positioned to respond decisively once the hostage situation is resolved. Observers note that the border region risks and the need for a robust international framework will heavily influence operational planning.
Turning to the humanitarian and governance landscape, reports indicate that hundreds of thousands of Gazans returned to nort
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