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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-10-14 at 21:05
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Palestinian Technocrats Approved to Run Gaza
Europe, US Promise Billions for Gaza Reconstruction
Hostages' Remains Returned as Ceasefire Holds
The time is now 5:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This hour’s update focuses on the evolving situation in Gaza, the broader peace process in the region, and the political and security calculations shaping Israel’s next moves.
Egyptian officials say a Palestinian technocratic team has been approved to oversee post-war Gaza. Fifteen Palestinian technocrats, vetted by Israel, have been selected to administer daily life in the coastal strip as part of the transition framework. The plan envisions a governing board to supervise the flow of reconstruction funds and civilian administration, with discussion among partners about oversight and timing as the international community considers a large-scale reconstruction effort.
At the same time, international diplomacy accelerates the post-war agenda. A United Nations official indicated that Europe, Arab states, Canada, and the United States appear ready to contribute to the substantial reconstruction cost—estimates running into tens of billions of dollars. The aim is to mobilize funds to address the enormous damage in Gaza and to lay groundwork for a governance framework that can support civilian needs while security arrangements are clarified.
In the regional arena, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he intends to secure Gulf, American, and European support for Gaza’s reconstruction under the ceasefire framework. Erdogan argued that durable funding will be forthcoming and emphasized the need for credible enforcement of ceasefire commitments. He spoke after a summit in Sharm el-Sheikh and signaled that regional and international partners should play a decisive role in stabilizing Gaza.
Sports and global governance figures have also weighed in. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said FIFA would help rebuild soccer infrastructure in Gaza and the broader Palestinian territories as part of reconstruction, including new pitches and youth programs to foster unity and hope through sport.
On the Israeli side, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with families of released hostages and pledged that the remaining 24 abductees would be brought home. The meetings highlighted the continued emphasis on returning all hostages, even as public attention shifts and the ceasefire framework enters its second phase.
Within Israel’s political discourse, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that Jewish settlements in Gaza would eventually be reestablished, signaling a hardening line on Gaza’s future demographic footprint even as the security and governance questions are debated domestically and internationally.
Security and legal considerations continue to unfold. A review of possible legal actions against militants involved in the October 7 attacks remains underway. Reports indicate the government is weighing how to move forward with prosecutions, including whether to seek the death penalty for some operatives, a process that would require legal changes and careful political navigation. The government has warned that any steps must be carefully calibrated to avoid undermining the broader aim of securing hostages and stabilizing the region.
Hamas, meanwhile, has begun the process of returning hostages’ remains to Israel as part of ongoing ceasefire provisions. Gazan authorities and the Red Cross reported the transfer of four coffins, with more expected in the hours ahead. Israeli officials stressed that the ceasefire obligations require Hamas to maximize efforts to locate and return hostages’ remains, and gaps in compliance could influence the pace and scope of humanitarian measures and reconstruction.
International voices continue to press for resolve. Former
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