IDF fighter Samuel Gad Rahamim was confirmed dead on October 11th, 2025, after being injured by a grenade blast in the Gaza Strip, according to Hillel Biton Rosen. In parallel, Hamas militias arrested a group of Gazans in the Al Nussirat camp, accusing them of "shooting at the resistance" and planning their execution, as reported via X. These developments occur amidst ongoing preparations for hostage releases and ceasefire monitoring, with U.S. President Donald Trump scheduled to visit Israel. Previous reports indicated that Hamas has begun preparing hostages for release, while Israeli forces have completed their readiness for the return of hostages, including medical facilities and special forces. The IDF has warned Hamas against any attempts to swarm vehicles transferring freed hostages. Intelligence suggests that Hamas's weapons remain a point of contention, with a senior Hamas official stating on October 11th, 2025, that the movement's weapons are non-negotiable until a Palestinian state is established. This statement was made in reference to the second phase of the Trump program, implying a hurdle in the peace process. Hamas also announced it would miss the signing ceremony for a Gaza peace deal. Further complicating the situation, a New York Times investigation revealed a secret Hamas war document from August 2022 detailing brutal attack plans against Israeli civilians and soldiers. Intercepted communications from October 7th, 2023, reportedly show commanders echoing these plans. Israeli forensic teams have completed preparations to confirm the identities of 28 hostage bodies expected to return to Israel. U.S. diplomatic and military engagement continues, with Chief of Staff Major General Eyal Zamir touring the Gaza Strip with U.S. officials, including U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Vitkoff and CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper. They observed absorption plans for returning hostages. U.S. Air Force logistics aircraft landed at Ben Gurion Airport between 11:37 AM and 12:37 PM UTC on October 11th, 2025, confirmed by Admiral Cooper, amid the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The U.S. Army is also reportedly establishing a military headquarters on an IDF base in Israel to monitor the Gaza ceasefire and the "Trump program."
