The Dying Assisted Foundation (GHF) officially announced the cessation of its operations in Rafah and Khan Yunis starting the night of October 10th, 2025, as hostage releases may occur earlier than Monday, October 13th, 2025, potentially even before that day, according to a report from Dafna Liel. The GHF's decision to cease operations in Rafah and Khan Yunis signifies a significant shift in humanitarian aid delivery in the region. The timing of this announcement, coinciding with potential acceleration of hostage releases following a ceasefire brokered by President Donald Trump, highlights the evolving situation in Gaza. Mediators have also informed that aid and needs for the Gaza Strip, including fuel and gas, will begin to enter tomorrow with complete freedom, and efforts are underway to restore electricity. In previous developments on October 10th, 2025, the Global Humanitarian Fund (GHF) had announced delivering nearly one million meals, bringing their total distributed meals to over 185 million. Executive Director John Acree had stated, "We will not rest so long as there are Gazans in need. It’s our mission and it continues on." The IDF had also reportedly completed its withdrawal from Gaza City by 7:00 AM UTC on October 10th, 2025, with United States Central Command (CentCom) confirming the first phase of retreat along the agreed "yellow line" at noon local time the same day. President Donald Trump is planning to convene a summit in Egypt next week to discuss Gaza, according to Axios and Barak Ravid. This summit follows a recent ceasefire agreement and ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages. The White House and the Netanyahu bureau have expressed support for President Trump's peace initiatives. Sporadic gunfire was reported in Beit Lahia on October 10th, 2025, with activists urging residents to avoid the area until the complete withdrawal of occupation vehicles, expected by the morning of October 11th, 2025. Separately, armed clashes between the Daghmash family and Hamas militias occurred in Gaza City's Al-Sabra neighborhood between 3:09 PM and 4:09 PM UTC on October 10th, 2025, resulting in seven Hamas Sahm Unit member deaths, according to reports from Ihab Hassane. Israel is establishing an international transfer mechanism through the UN Fund to monitor foreign aid in the Gaza Strip, according to an N12 report on October 10th, 2025. This development occurs as gunfire is periodically heard in Beit Lahia, with activists urging residents not to return until the complete withdrawal of occupation vehicles, expected by tomorrow morning, October 11th, 2025. The White House and the Netanyahu bureau have publicly supported President Trump, with the Netanyahu bureau stating, "President Trump is the one who brings peace," following the Nobel Committee's decision not to grant the award to the US President. This statement aligns with previous reports from Axios and Barak Ravid on October 10th, 2025, which indicated President Trump planned to convene a summit in Egypt to discuss Gaza. These efforts follow a ceasefire agreement brokered by President Trump that took effect at 12:00 PM UTC on October 10th, 2025, allowing for a 72-hour period for hostage release. The proposed summit in Egypt signifies a renewed diplomatic effort aimed at addressing the situation in Gaza, following a recent ceasefire agreement brokered by President Trump that took effect at 12:00 PM UTC on October 10th, 2025. While details of the summit's agenda remain undisclosed, its timing indicates a focus on continued de-escalation and potential long-term solutions for the region. The ceasefire agreement allows for a 72-hour period for hostage release, with a prisoner exchange deal involving 250 Palestinian prisoners also scheduled.
