‘I feel like we are in a trap’: Gaza residents hopeful but wary of Trump’s plan Hamas’s agreement to release all hostages and surrender power hailed internationally as Israeli attacks continue The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2025
International journalists visit Gaza City under the supervision of Israel's army International journalists have been given a rare and limited glimpse of Gaza City under the supervision of the Israeli military The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025
Hundreds Of Thousands Turn Out At Pro-Palestinian Marches In Europe Huge numbers turned out at pro-Palestinian rallies in Europe on Saturday, calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and the release of activists on board a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to the territory. International Business Times · Oct 4, 2025
'We Were Treated Like Animals', Deported Gaza Flotilla Activists Say International activists who arrived in Istanbul after being deported from Israel following the military's interception of their Gaza-bound flotilla said Saturday they had been subjected to violence and "treated like animals". International Business Times · Oct 4, 2025
Israel’s army announces shift to defensive operations in Gaza amid Trump plan, local media reports The announcement came hours after Trump ordered Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas said it had accepted some elements of his plan. Euronews · Oct 4, 2025
First Scottish activist on Gaza flotilla deported by Israel Scottish activist Margaret Pacetta, who took part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, has been deported by Israel. The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2025
Israeli bombing of Gaza City has 'significantly subsided,' hospital official says A hospital official in Gaza says Israeli bombing of Gaza City has “significantly subsided” though at least five Palestinians have been killed The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025
Daughter of flotilla detainee calls for sanctions on Israel A woman whose mother was captured during the interception of an aid flotilla has called on the Irish Government to impose sanctions on Israel. Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2025
Airstrikes reported in Gaza despite Trump’s call for Israel to stop bombing ‘immediately’ – as it happened Netanyahu’s office has said that Israel is preparing for an ‘immediate implementation’ of the first stage of Trump’s Gaza plan The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2025
'It's time for this to end': Israeli mother's two-year quest to free her son Nearly 50 people remain hostages of Hamas since being kidnapped in the group's attacks on Israel in October 2023. With an agreement to free the captives tantalisingly close, RFI spoke to the mother of one of the captives, Viki Cohen, about her nearly two-year crusade to bring her son home. Radio France Internationale · Oct 4, 2025
Italian Foreign Ministry calls for deportation of Gaza flotilla activists At least four Italian citizens have been deported from Israel after the Global Sumud Flotilla's boats were intercepted by Israeli authorities. Euronews · Oct 4, 2025
Israel orders military to halt Gaza City campaign but continues strikes on the territory IDF says it was directed to ready for first part of Donald Trump’s plan to end war in Gaza after Hamas agrees to release hostages The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2025
Thousands call for sanctions on Israel during Dublin rally It is the 17th such demonstration convened by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign. The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025
Gazans Hail Trump Ceasefire Call As Hamas Agrees To Free Hostages Smoke billowed over Gaza City on Saturday, yet for the first time in months, residents felt a ceasefire was within reach as they welcomed US President Donald Trump's call for Israel to stop bombing. International Business Times · Oct 4, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Oct 4, 2025 Gazans hail Trump ceasefire call as Hamas agrees to free hostages Smoke billowed over Gaza City on Saturday, yet for the first time in months, residents felt a ceasefire was within reach as they welcomed US President Donald Trump's call for Israel to stop bombing.
Axios · Oct 4, 2025 Israel halts strikes in Gaza after Trump's call to stop the fighting This is the closest that Israel and Hamas have come to ending the war since the October 7 attacks almost exactly two years ago.
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025 Spain, Italy and Portugal brace for mass protests against Israel's war in Gaza Spain, Italy, and Portugal are preparing for mass protests against Israel's war in Gaza
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025 A look at the hostages taken to Gaza, by the numbers Hamas says it is willing to return all remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza and the bodies of the dead in accordance with U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan
Radio France Internationale · Oct 4, 2025 Turkey and Egypt's joint naval drill signals shifting Eastern Med alliances As efforts continue to resolve Israel’s war in Gaza, the conflict is threatening to destabilise the wider region. A rare joint naval exercise between once-rivals Turkey and Egypt is being seen as a warning to Israel, as long-standing alliances shift and new rival partnerships take shape across the Eastern Mediterranean.
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025 Police question 6 suspects over deadly Manchester synagogue attack Police have arrested six people on suspicion of terror offenses after an attack on a synagogue in northwest England
International Business Times · Oct 4, 2025 Hostage Families Urge Immediate End To Gaza War The families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza on Saturday said it was "essential" to end the Gaza war immediately, as Israel bombarded the territory even after US President Donald Trump called on it to stop.
Euronews · Oct 4, 2025 Trump urges Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas partially accepts his peace plan “I believe they are ready for a lasting peace.” the US president wrote on social media after Hamas announced it was willing to release the hostages and hand over power to other Palestinians.
Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2025 Donald Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza as Hamas agrees to release hostages in peace plan breakthrough Hamas says it has agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages, but asks for further negotiations on issues outlined in the US peace plan on Gaza
Pedestrian.tv · Oct 4, 2025 Donald Trump Orders Israel To Stop Bombing Gaza As Hamas Agrees To Release Hostages Hamas' acceptance of key parts of Trump’s deal marks its most significant concession since the war began.
Benzinga · Oct 4, 2025 Trump Pushes Israel To Stop 'Bombing' Gaza As Hamas Agrees To Free Hostages: 'Right Now, It's Far Too Dangerous To Do That' President Donald Trump welcomed Hamas’ response to his proposed Gaza ceasefire plan on Friday, immediately calling on Israel to halt military operations in the enclave.