Israeli aircraft conducted a violent airstrike on Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip early on October 10th, 2025, at approximately 2:30 AM UTC, according to an Al-Arabiya correspondent. This strike occurred during the one-hour reporting window between 2:06 AM and 3:06 AM UTC on October 10th, amidst ongoing preparations for a potential Gaza withdrawal and hostage release. Previous reports indicated that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were planning an initial Gaza withdrawal within one day to expedite hostage returns, following the Israeli cabinet's October 9th, 2025, approval to end the Gaza War. The United States is deploying approximately 200 troops to Israel to assist in monitoring a ceasefire, joining forces from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. Details regarding the specific targets or any casualties resulting from the Khan Yunis airstrike were not immediately available from the Al-Arabiya report. The context of the strike is set against a backdrop of intense diplomatic activity and the impending end of hostilities, with official statements confirming that hostages would return in the coming days. U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have been involved in discussions related to the conflict's resolution, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had acknowledged President Trump's "extraordinary assistance" in achieving war goals.
