Live Blog Update| Israel's genocide in Gaza
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Morning update

10 October 2025 05:36 BST

Good morning, Middle East Eye readers,

Here are the latest updates from Israel's war on Gaza:

  • The Israeli government has approved the ceasefire plan for the release of all captives held in the Gaza Strip.

  • Hamas has agreed to a 72-hour timeline for the release of more Israeli captives.

  • A swap of captives is set to take place over the coming days.

  • Israeli media have published the names of Palestinians set to be released.

  • US officials have said that the American military will set up a task force of 200 troops to monitor the ceasefire. 

  • Gaza’s civil defence has warned people to keep away from the border areas until the official announcement of the withdrawal of Israeli forces.

  • Israeli forces bombed the home of Palestinian man Muhammad Bassam Taha in the town of Qatana in East Jerusalem.

  • Israeli attack helicopters targeted Gaza City, and artillery shelling has also been reported.