Israel has initially rejected the list of individuals Hamas proposed for release as part of ongoing Gaza ceasefire negotiations in Sharm El Sheikh, according to Al-Arabiya Breaking sources on October 8th, 2025. The sources also stated that Israel requested additional time to study the possibility of handing over the bodies of Yahya Sinwar and his brother. These developments occurred between 6:38 PM and 7:38 PM UTC. Al-Arabiya Breaking sources indicated that Hamas has reservations regarding Israel's adherence to its veto power over prisoner lists. This comes as mediators have set a deadline of Friday morning for the first phase of an agreement, with U.S. envoys continuing to broker talks. In a separate incident during the reporting window, a protester at a demonstration told GB News that he is advocating for 50% trans leadership in Gaza, despite acknowledging potential personal risks. He stated, "Muhammad was a proud trans lesbian. We need trans women to run Gaza." Previous reports from earlier on October 8th indicated that negotiators had set a Friday morning deadline for the initial phase of a Gaza ceasefire agreement, with Israeli officials expressing cautious optimism. The negotiations have focused on Israeli withdrawal and hostage release settlements. Earlier on October 8th, the Israel Security Agency (GSS) and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the seizure of a significant Iranian arms shipment bound for militants in Judea and Samaria, including Claymore mines, drones, and anti-tank rockets, stemming from an investigation into an arms dealer linked to Iran's IRGC Special Operations Directorate and the Quds Force.
