Israeli forces are conducting searches in Kohav HaShahar following a terrorist infiltration alert, and artillery shelling has been reported in eastern Gaza City, according to IDF statements and Arab TV correspondents. The IDF confirmed that soldiers were dispatched to Kohav HaShahar after a suspect attempted to break into a house. Simultaneously, helicopters fired at eastern Gaza City, as reported by an Arab TV correspondent. These developments occurred within the 31-minute reporting window from 4:05 AM to 4:36 AM UTC on October 10th, 2025. Earlier in the reporting period, displaced individuals were observed attempting to return to Gaza City via the seashore, with occupation vehicles present on Al-Rashid Street, according to a social media post. The post cautioned those attempting to return to be careful and patient. The IDF's response in Samaria involved searching the area after the alert was activated. These events follow a series of developments overnight and early this morning. Sgt. First Class (res.) Michael Mordechai Nachmani was killed in a sniper attack in Gaza City yesterday afternoon, the military announced. A hostage release deal was signed in Egypt, though a ceasefire had not yet taken effect. Israeli aircraft conducted strikes on Khan Yunis early on October 10th, and preparations for a Gaza withdrawal and hostage release were underway. The Israeli cabinet had approved ending the Gaza War, with hostages expected to return in the coming days. The United States is deploying approximately 200 troops to Israel to assist in ceasefire monitoring.
