Technical ceasefire negotiations are currently underway in Egypt, involving Jared Kushner and Steve Whitkoff, White House spokeswoman announced on October 6th, 2025, at 6:06 PM UTC. Both parties reportedly agree that the war should end and have accepted President Trump's 21 points, with the president prioritizing the release of "kidnappers," according to the spokeswoman. The ongoing discussions in Egypt follow previous reports of renewed prisoner exchange negotiations between Israel and Hamas. This development occurs as the Israeli Army General Staff, led by Lieutenant General Ayat Zamir, ordered increased military readiness to the highest level for defense during the Eid Sukut holiday. The military's primary focus is defense through the end of the holiday, with Zamir stating, "We are always ready for it, we are ready to defend and attack all the fronts. We continue our mission so that the Israeli people can celebrate Eid Sukut in peace and security." Earlier today, approximately 160 participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, arrived in Greece after their release from Israeli detention. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs had previously characterized the flotilla as a "publicity stunt" due to minimal aid, and stated that approximately 171 participants, including Thunberg, were deported while their legal rights were upheld. The Global Humanitarian Foundation reported distributing over one million meals on October 6th, bringing their total to over 181 million meals distributed to date. In parallel, Al Jazeera has reportedly undergone an editorial shift, moving away from content previously described as incitement and focusing more on the humanitarian situation in Gaza. This change is reportedly part of understandings between Qatar and the United States, with reports indicating the removal of Al Jazeera's director and deputy director. Hamas is reportedly displeased with these changes, attributing them to pressure from "Trump and Netanyahu."
