Hamas militias announced this morning, October 14th, 2025, that they intend to carry out public executions of Palestinians in Gaza City tomorrow. This announcement follows claims made by U.S. Representative Carlos A. Gimenez earlier today regarding the release of all living Israeli hostages and advancements in Middle East peace, though specific details of any such release were not provided. Separately, Islamic Jihad published a video of Rom Braslavski speaking in Arabic following his release, claiming prisoners will only be freed by the 'resistance.' The Hamas announcement, posted on X by Ihab Hassane, indicates a planned escalation of violence. The militias are also reportedly conducting operations against drug dealers in southwestern Khan Younis and the Khalas militia in Shejaiya, as part of a broader internal crackdown on clans and crime syndicates threatening its rule, according to reports from X user ThetiMapping. Clans such as al-Majayda have announced their disarmament, while the Abu Warda and Bakr families have reportedly been suppressed. Islamic Jihad's video features Rom Braslavski expressing gratitude for his return home. However, the background voice of Abu Hamza suggests that further prisoner releases are contingent on decisions made by the 'resistance,' a term often used by militant groups in the region. Previous reports from October 14th, 2025, noted Gimenez's public thanks to President Donald Trump for securing hostage releases and advancing Middle East peace, also without specifying the number of hostages freed or the exact timing of their liberation. Further context from October 13th, 2025, indicated that Saudi Arabia had blocked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attendance at a summit, insisting on the participation of a Palestinian government delegation. Additionally, reports from October 13th, 2025, detailed Hamas rearming as a police force in Gaza amidst ongoing conflict. Separately, photojournalist Noa Avishag Schnall was released after alleging mistreatment during her captivity, with details emerging on October 14th, 2025. Schnall's account, shared via X user @ryangrim, included allegations of being beaten and having her airways blocked during her detention. The specific date and location of her release were not immediately specified within the reporting window of October 14th, 2025, from 1:36 AM to 2:36 AM UTC.
