October
5, 2025
- Sirens sounded across Israel as Yemeni armed forces, affiliated with the Ansarallah movement, launched a missile in solidarity with Gaza.
- Meanwhile, despite Israeli claims of a ‘slowdown’ in operations, bombardments on Gaza continued, killing and wounding displaced people in their tents and civilians waiting for aid.
- Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed 67,074 and injured 169,430 others, the majority of whom are women and children, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.
Sirens Sound in Eilat, Southern Israel
ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND:
The Israeli Home Front Command reported that sirens sounded in the city of Eilat, southern Israel, warning of a possible drone infiltration believed to have been launched from Yemen.
Israeli media reported that the landing of an aircraft at Eilat Airport was disrupted following the drone’s entry into the area.
Sun, Oct 5, 7:11 PM (Palestine Time)
Gaza Government Media Office: 90% of Gaza Destroyed
GAZA GOVERNMENT MEDIA OFFICE: The Government Media Office in Gaza said that 90% of the Gaza Strip has been destroyed by Israeli bombardment.
Sun, Oct 5, 7:11 PM (Palestine Time)
Ansarallah Confirms Missile Strike amid Coordination with Palestinian Resistance
UNRWA: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) reported that more than 370 of its staff members have been killed in Gaza since October 2023.
The agency added that 80% of Gaza’s buildings have been destroyed or damaged due to Israeli bombardment.
Sun, Oct 5, 7:11 PM (Palestine Time)
Ansarallah Confirms Missile Strike amid Coordination with Palestinian Resistance
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Brigadier General Yahya Saree said Yemen’s latest operation targeted occupied Jerusalem and was coordinated with Palestinian resistance as part of ongoing support for Gaza.
Sun, Oct 5, 7:11 PM (Palestine Time)
19 Palestinians Killed in Gaza Since Dawn
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Medical sources in Gaza hospitals reported that 19 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli occupation fire since dawn today, including 11 in Gaza City.
Sun, Oct 5, 5:00 PM (Palestine Time)
Rubio: Hostages Cannot Be Released While Bombs Are Falling on Gaza
NBC NEWS:
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the hostages cannot be released while bombs are falling and fighting continues.
In statements to NBC, Rubio added that what is needed now is to create the conditions for the release of the hostages.
He noted that Hamas’ approval of the framework for the release of the hostages is a major achievement and that there is significant international pressure on the movement.
Rubio stressed that the United States needs the participation of Qatar and other countries to move things forward regarding the agreement on Gaza.
Sun, Oct 5, 5:00 PM (Palestine Time)
Two Bodies Recovered from Al-Rashid Street in Gaza City
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Medical sources at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital reported that medical teams, in coordination with the World Health Organization, managed to recover the bodies of two Palestinians from Al-Rashid coastal street, west of Gaza City.
Sun, Oct 5, 5:00 PM (Palestine Time)
Trump: We Will Eliminate Hamas Completely If It Clings to Power
TRUMP: US President Donald Trump said he will soon know whether Hamas is serious about implementing the terms of the deal.
He added that he will eliminate Hamas completely if it decides to remain in power.
Trump also stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is ready to end the bombing in Gaza.
Sun, Oct 5, 4:07 PM (Palestine Time)
Khalil al-Hayya Reappears after Assassination Attempt, Honors Son Killed by Israel
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Khalil al-Hayya, head of the Hamas negotiating delegation and a senior leader of the movement in Gaza, has made his first public appearance since surviving an Israeli assassination attempt in the Qatari capital, Doha, on September 9.
Sun, Oct 5, 4:07 PM (Palestine Time)
Israeli Government: No Ceasefire in Gaza
ISRAELI GOVERNMENT SPOKESPERSON: A spokesperson for the Israeli government stated that there is no ceasefire in Gaza, clarifying that there is only a temporary pause in some bombardments. The spokesperson added that the Israeli army “retains the right to continue operations in Gaza for defensive purposes.”
Sun, Oct 5, 3:34 PM (Palestine Time)
‘Dragged, Beaten, Humiliated’: Report Reveals Greta Thunberg’s Treatment in Israeli Custody
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Newly revealed Swedish diplomatic correspondence shows Greta Thunberg reported harsh treatment, deprivation, and humiliation while detained by Israel after joining the Gaza aid flotilla.
Sun, Oct 5, 3:34 PM (Palestine Time)
Rubio: Meetings Underway on Hamas-Israel Agreement
US SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that meetings are currently underway concerning the agreement between Israel and Hamas.
“We will soon know whether Hamas is serious or not,” Rubio stated. “Hamas has agreed in principle to what will happen after the war. But this doesn’t mean the Gaza war is over—there’s still work to be done.”
Sun, Oct 5, 3:34 PM (Palestine Time)
Death Toll from Starvation Rises to 460 in Gaza
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The Gaza Ministry of Health reported that the number of Palestinians who have died from starvation has risen to 460, including 154 children, following one additional death in the past 24 hours.
Sun, Oct 5, 3:34 PM (Palestine Time)
Netanyahu: Israel Will Oversee Disarmament of Gaza
NETANYAHU’S OFFICE:
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel “will be responsible for and participate in the disarmament of the Gaza Strip.”
“We will not move to any stage of Trump’s plan before all hostages are released,” he stated, adding that “the Palestinian Authority will not govern Gaza after the war, and no representative of Hamas or the PA will take part in Gaza’s administration.”
Sun, Oct 5, 3:34 PM (Palestine Time)
Death Toll in Gaza Reaches 67,139
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The Gaza Ministry of Health announced that the total death toll from the Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip has reached 67,139, with 169,583 wounded since October 7, 2023.
Sun, Oct 5, 3:34 PM (Palestine Time)
Red Cross: Humanity Has Been Emptied from Gaza
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS (ICRC): The International Committee of the Red Cross said it has witnessed a “hollowing out of human spirit” in Gaza, with thousands of Palestinians separated from their families and many still missing.
Sun, Oct 5, 2:09 PM (Palestine Time)
Israel Escalates Gaza Strikes despite Claims of De-Escalation
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli forces have launched new waves of deadly attacks across Gaza, killing at least 11 Palestinians since dawn on Sunday, despite claims of de-escalation following Trump’s call to halt the bombing.
Sun, Oct 5, 1:33 PM (Palestine Time)
Medical Services in Gaza Continue Despite Severe Danger
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The Ministry of Health in Gaza said that medical teams at Al-Shifa Hospital continue to provide services despite the extreme danger under ongoing Israeli bombardment.
Sun, Oct 5, 1:33 PM (Palestine Time)
Gaza Civil Defense: Israeli Attacks Continue Despite Trump Plan
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: A spokesperson for Gaza’s Civil Defense said Israeli attacks continue despite the announcement of Trump’s plan. He added that no aid trucks have entered Gaza City since the blockade began and that rescue crews are unable to recover bodies from several areas under Israeli operations.
Sun, Oct 5, 1:33 PM (Palestine Time)
Israeli Airstrike on Al-Bureij Camp
AL-JAZEERA: An Al Jazeera correspondent reported that Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on Al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.
Sun, Oct 5, 1:33 PM (Palestine Time)
Ansarallah: We Used Hypersonic Missile in Jerusalem
ANSARALLAH MILITARY SPOKESPERSON: The Ansarallah movement’s military spokesman said: “Our armed forces carried out an operation using a hypersonic missile in occupied Jerusalem. The missile successfully hit its target, striking sensitive sites.”
Sun, Oct 5, 1:33 PM (Palestine Time)
Four Palestinians Killed While Waiting for Aid North of Rafah
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The Nasser Medical Complex reported that four Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid were shot dead by Israeli forces near a distribution center north of Rafah.
Sun, Oct 5, 1:33 PM (Palestine Time)
Israeli General Ishaq Brik: “Israel Is the Biggest Loser Without a Deal”
ISRAELI MEDIA: Retired Israeli General Ishaq Brik stated that Israel is “the biggest loser” for not reaching an agreement with Hamas, saying:
“We’ve fought a two-year war in Gaza without achieving any of our goals. The threats around us are increasing, and we’ve lost hundreds of soldiers and captives.”
Sun, Oct 5, 9:06 AM (Palestine Time)
A Sea of Palestinian Flags as Rome Rises against the Genocide in Gaza
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: From Porta San Paolo to Piazza San Giovanni, over a million people marched through Rome in a powerful show of solidarity with Gaza and defiance against Italy’s complicity.
Read the latest article by Romana Rubeo, reporting from Rome.
Sun, Oct 5, 8:38 AM (Palestine Time)
Israeli Bombing Continues
Israeli Bombing of Al-Jalaa Street in Gaza City
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources reported that Israeli forces carried out airstrikes on Al-Jalaa Street in Gaza City.
Israeli Bombardment of Al-Sabra Neighborhood in Gaza City
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources said Israeli occupation forces bombed the Al-Sabra neighborhood in southern Gaza City.
Continuous Gunfire Toward Aid Seekers
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources reported that Israeli forces opened sustained fire from their vehicles toward Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid near Wadi Gaza in the central Gaza Strip.
Al-Azhar University in Gaza Completely Destroyed
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources reported that Israeli occupation forces completely destroyed Al-Azhar University in Gaza City.
Injuries in Israeli Drone Strike on Displaced Persons’ Tents North of Khan Yunis
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources reported that Israeli drones dropped bombs on tents sheltering displaced persons east of Asda City, north of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, causing several injuries.
Sun, Oct 5, 8:38 AM (Palestine Time)
Israeli Army: Missile from Yemen Intercepted
ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli army claimed its defense systems intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel, triggering alarms across several areas.
Sun, Oct 5, 8:38 AM (Palestine Time)
Injuries in Israeli Bombing of Residential Buildings in Gaza
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Local sources reported that several Palestinians were injured after Israeli forces bombed residential buildings belonging to the Al-Louh and Abu Shaaban families near Al-Tayaran intersection in Gaza City.
Sun, Oct 5, 8:38 AM (Palestine Time)
Israeli Media: “Hamas Turned the Tables, Trump Fell Into Its Trap and Sold Us for a Nobel”
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media on Saturday sought to contain the political shock after Hamas agreed to US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan, with commentators claiming that Trump “fell into Hamas’s trap and sold Israel for a Nobel Prize.”
Sun, Oct 5, 1:28 AM (Palestine Time)
Palestine Chronicle Managing Editor Honors Gaza Journalists at Rome Protest against Genocide
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Speaking before more than one million people in Rome on Saturday, Romana Rubeo, Managing Editor of The Palestine Chronicle, delivered a powerful address honoring Gaza’s journalists and the Palestinian people’s ongoing resistance.
Sun, Oct 5, 12:26 AM (Palestine Time)
Turkish FM: Netanyahu Could Derail Plan to End the War
TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER: Turkey’s Foreign Minister warned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “could derail the plan to end the war in Gaza at any time,” adding that the Israeli government’s behavior is unpredictable even as negotiations make progress.
Sun, Oct 5, 12:26 AM (Palestine Time)
US Admin Narrows Access to Trump Plan to Prevent Leaks
POLITICO: Politico quoted a White House official saying access to President Trump’s plan has been narrowed to prevent leaks and that others will be brought in at the appropriate time. The official added that most State Department officials have not been briefed on the Gaza end-of-war plan.
Sat, Oct 4, 11:40 PM (Palestine Time)
Ben-Gvir and Smotrich Summoned as Netanyahu Weighs Hamas Response
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Netanyahu convened an emergency meeting with Ben-Gvir and Smotrich after Hamas responded to Trump’s ceasefire and prisoner exchange framework, even as Israeli attacks on Gaza continued.
Sat, Oct 4, 8:16 PM (Palestine Time)
Israeli Army Preparing to Demobilize Tens of Thousands of Reservists
ISRAELI MEDIA: Haaretz reported, citing military sources, that the Israeli army is preparing to demobilize tens of thousands of reservists, in light of progress in ceasefire and prisoner exchange negotiations with Hamas.
Sat, Oct 4, 8:16 PM (Palestine Time)
Netanyahu Calls Emergency Meeting with Ben-Gvir and Smotrich
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Channel 12 reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urgently summoned Ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich to an emergency meeting.
Sat, Oct 4, 8:16 PM (Palestine Time)
Trump Sends Witkoff and Kushner to Region to Push for Ceasefire Deal
WALL STREET JOURNAL: The Wall Street Journal, citing US and Arab officials, reported that President Donald Trump plans to send his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner to the region this week to advance an agreement on a ceasefire and prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas.
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