Over the past hour, U.S. President Donald Trump stated "the war is over" three times, coinciding with reports of Hamas using ambulances to enter Dughmush clan territory for executions and the Palestinian Authority's Security Forces Spokesperson Anwar Rajab warning Hamas is "laying the groundwork for a civil war in Gaza." These developments occurred as journalist Saleh al-Ja’frawi was confirmed killed in Gaza, with suspicions pointing to collaborators working with Israeli forces, according to Shaun King who spoke to al-Ja’frawi yesterday. The Telegraph reported that Germany stripped citizenship from a Palestinian who called the terror group 'heroes' the day after receiving his passport. Meanwhile, ultra-Orthodox houses along Trump's convoy route displayed signs calling for his intervention in the release of military deserters. Sources indicate that Hamas used ambulances to enter Dughmush clan territory to execute Palestinians, a claim amplified by Nadav Pollak. Al-Ja'frawi had previously received direct Israeli threats as part of a campaign targeting journalists exposing Israeli army crimes during the war, Shaun King reported. President Trump's comments about the war being over come nine days after he stated Hamas accepted a "20 Point Plan," which they reportedly only accepted the first phase of without commitment. Conflicting reports regarding al-Jaafarawi's death emerged previously, with some Palestinian news outlets citing Hamas-affiliated Arrow Unit sources reporting he was killed by the Dughmush clan, while Dr. Mohammed Abu Lahia stated he was kidnapped, beaten, and executed by collaborators. Hamas's Arrow Unit has reportedly been carrying out field executions and apprehending clan members. These events follow Hamas announcing full control of Gaza City after clashes with the Dughmush clan, with dozens of clan members apprehended or killed, according to Hamas sources cited by Al Jazeera and i24. Preparations for hostage releases were also underway, with Israeli defense sources indicating Hamas had begun moving hostages and tightening security around them. President Trump had previously expressed optimism about a diplomatic achievement, stating, "We stand on the doorstep of one of the greatest diplomatic achievements in history—and we cannot rest until peace is fully realized and sustained." He also mentioned significant support from Muslim and Arab countries for the ongoing diplomatic efforts. A summit at Pisgat Sharm-Sheikh on October 13th, 2025, was planned to include U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abd al-Fattah A-Sisi, among other international leaders, though Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and Hamas were not invited.
