The Israeli government confirmed a telephone referendum for the replacement of prisoners expected to be released in a transaction, as reported by N12 צ'אט הכתבים and עמית סגל this morning, October 10th, 2025. This urgent vote, with a deadline for ministers of 12:00 PM, concerns swapping prisoners with Hamas. Avi Shaviv reported that the list includes the killer of Raziel and a terrorist who sent a suicide bomber in an attack on French Hill, highlighting disputes over the identities of those to be released. The government is undertaking this prisoner exchange as part of a broader transaction, with a senior GSS official previously deeming the deal correct despite its high cost, according to previous reports. The telephone referendum is a replacement of a number of prisoners with the same number of Hamas prisoners, in accordance with agreements made with mediators. Further replacements may occur. The Shamgar Committee's conclusions are also expected to be addressed by the government following the release of hostages. Meanwhile, in Gaza, Israeli artillery shelling targeted the northwest of Nuseirat in the central Strip, according to الناشط حمزة المصري. Occupation vehicles advanced towards the Tahlia area, east of Khan Yunis, amid heavy gunfire. Additionally, occupation boats fired on Al-Rashid Street in Gaza. These incidents occur as Israeli Defense Forces continue their withdrawal from parts of the Gaza Strip, a process that has seen multiple brigades, including the 188th and Givati, complete their pullouts from Gaza City by approximately 7:00 AM UTC on October 10th, 2025, allowing residents to return to damaged areas.
