The International Court of Justice will issue an advisory opinion on Israel's obligations regarding United Nations and other international organizations on October 22, 2025, at 3 p.m. The Hague time, according to a press release from the ICJ. This development comes as Arab TV reported nine martyrs in the Gaza Strip due to Israeli aggression since dawn on October 9th, 2025. Israeli tanks deployed to the Rashid coastal road are preventing Palestinians from returning to Gaza City and the Strip's north, with footage showing tanks firing shells near a gathering crowd, Palestinian media reported. The IDF spokesperson, Col. Avichay Adraee, warned that returning to Gaza City is "extremely dangerous" and advised avoiding areas where the army is operating until official instructions are issued. The IDF is preparing to pull back forces in Gaza once the ceasefire takes effect, likely this evening after government ratification. Israeli Minister of Settlement and Member of the Mini Council, Orit Struk, expressed shame over the normalization of releasing terrorists in exchange for kidnapped persons. Meanwhile, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the German Bundestag, Armin Laschet, stated that the European Union has disqualified itself as a mediator in ending the Gaza war, attributing the possibility of an early release of hostages and a ceasefire to the "Trump plan" with Arab world support. Laschet noted that the American President initiated this process, making the EU no longer a negotiating partner. Reports from Israeli leaks suggest that only individuals who stole cars 17 years ago may be freed in exchange for hostages, citing an Israeli official who stated that Hamas Nukhba terrorists will not be released in the deal, according to i24NEWS_EN. Previous reports indicated Israeli army units were preparing for withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and that the Prison Service was awaiting a list of security prisoners for release, with operational readiness emphasized for staff. Marine boats were also reported approaching the shore west of Nuseirat. The Prison Service stated they were prepared to process the release order swiftly once a directive was given. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the agreement and commended mediator efforts, with France ready to contribute to a political solution based on a two-state solution. Discussions on this matter were planned for this afternoon in Paris. President Trump had previously assured hostage families of their loved ones' return, with an expectation for all Israeli hostages to be released by Monday, October 13th, 2025.
