UNRWA says 3 months worth of food waiting to be delivered

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says it has enough food outside the enclave to supply people for three months, and teams are ready to deliver it.

“But despite the ceasefire, the Israeli authorities’ block on UNRWA bringing any supplies into Gaza still continues after over 7 months,” the agency wrote on X.

“Let us get aid into Gaza at the full scale needed, now,” it added.

UNRWA has enough food outside #Gaza to supply people there for three months, amid desperate need. Our teams stand ready to deliver it.

But despite the #ceasefire, the Israeli Authorities’ block on UNRWA bringing any supplies into Gaza still continues after over 7 months.

Let us… pic.twitter.com/O3fwK70d5V

— UNRWA (@UNRWA) October 16, 2025

Limited number of trucks enter Gaza

We have been here since the early hours of the morning. We’re here in al-Karara (Kissufim), one of the crossings where food is coming in. Since the morning, the number of trucks has been very limited. We’re talking about 100 trucks only, as we were expecting at least 600 trucks to enter every day.

According to the drivers leading the trucks, there are a lot of delays. The inspection is taking a lot of time.

What Palestinians were looking forward to was chicken, meat, a variety of food, and more humanitarian aid.

It’s been a week now, and so far, distribution points are not operating. Palestinians used to rely on a lot of community kitchens that have not restored their systems.

Israel obstructing entry of heavy equipment to clear rubble

The Israeli government hasn’t given approval for the entry of heavy equipment machines and other tools needed right now.

Not only are they needed for the search for the missing bodies of thousands of Palestinians under piles of rubble, but we’ve driven around Gaza City for seven days, and we’re seeing sheer volumes of destruction.

Everywhere you go, there is destruction as far as the eye can see. There isn’t a single home that hasn’t been hit, severely damaged, or destroyed.

And that has continued to unfold every single day.

Areas that were not bombed in the past, and were only partially damaged, are now completely in ruins. It feels like the whole enclave has been turned into dust.

But the need for this equipment and machines – it’s not the first time we’re seeing this being obstructed by the Israeli military. Earlier this year, in January, during the first phase of the ceasefire of the former deal, the Israeli military deliberately prevented the entry of much-needed aid and equipment.

Gaza hospital director Abu Safia being held ‘hostage’ by Israel: Rights group

A leading Palestinian rights group has expressed grave concern that Dr Hussam Abu Safia, the imprisoned director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza who was abducted by Israeli forces in December 2024, is being held “hostage” by Israel.

The Al Mezan Center for Human Rights said in a statement that Abu Safia is being arbitrarily detained in an Israeli prison, and Israel’s failure to free him under the recent Gaza ceasefire deal indicated that his detention will likely be extended.

An Israeli court is set to rule on Thursday morning in a closed-door hearing on extending his detention by another six months.

“The prolonged detention without charges of Dr Abu Safia, amid documented accounts of torture, inhumane detention conditions, and the absence of any indication of release, indicates that he is being held as a hostage,” Al Mezan said.

“Al Mezan warns that Israel may be using his detention, along with that of thousands of other Palestinians, as political leverage in ongoing ceasefire negotiations,” the group said.

Israel’s use of Palestinian prisoners and detainees as bargaining chips in negotiations “constitutes hostage-taking under international humanitarian law”, it said.

The international community must take immediate action against Israel and make it “end its systematic and widespread use of arbitrary detention and the unlawful holding of Palestinians as hostages”, it added.


Israeli court extends detention of ex-Gaza hospital director, says human rights centre

The Palestinian Al Mezan Center for Human Rights has reported that Israel’s Beersheba Court held a session to consider extending the detention of former Kamal Adwan Hospital director Hussam Abu Safiya, who attended the session via video conference.

According to the centre, during the session, the court issued a decision to extend his detention for six months under Israel’s Unlawful Combatants Law.

It added that a lawyer from Al Mezan filed an objection to the “illegality of his detention, given the lack of evidence to convict him”.

Abu Safiya has been held in Israeli detention without charge or trial since December last year.

European NGOs condemn EU response to pro-Palestine protests

A coalition of European NGOs has condemned “the violent response” to protests in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla and the Palestinian people.

The group is urging EU leaders to “uphold and protect the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly, association, and expression”, it said in a statement.

It stated that police handling of such protests breached the EU’s Charter of Fundamental Rights.

“In one such example, during a protest on 2 October in Brussels, police in riot gear harassed peaceful protesters outside the European Parliament and at the Stock Exchange district. Officers used undue physical violence, including kicking and the use of batons, tear gas, and water cannon without prior warning,” the statement read.

Commenting in the wake of the ceasefire, European Civic Forum’s Giada Negri said: “Instead of cracking down on the right to protest, European leaders should work to foster a vibrant civic space, where everyone can freely express themselves, show solidarity, and demand justice.”

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/criminal-complaint-filed-in-belgium-over-police-use-of-force-at-pro-palestinian-protest

Left-wing Italian opposition parties support plan to deploy stabilisation force to Gaza

Italian opposition parties, including the centre-left Democratic Party (PD) and the left-wing Five Star Movement (M5S), have supported the government’s plan to deploy troops to Gaza as part of a peacekeeping mission, according to Italian news agency ANSA.

The PD said it supported the mission but criticised the government for being “invisible during the destruction”.

Similarly, M5S leader Giuseppe Conte said Italy could play a role in Gaza as they have “professionals who are consistently recognised around the world”.

“With a capacity for dialogue and the extraordinary ability to build a peace process with the local populations,” said Conte.

Last week, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said his country is ready to send soldiers to Gaza as part of an international stabilisation force, outlined in US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan.

“We can send the Carabinieri (national gendarmerie), we can send army troops. We have Carabinieri who are already in Palestine, so they know the territory,” Tajani said.

Turkiye emphasises readiness to join task force in Gaza

Tukiye says the Turkish Armed Forces are ready to join a multinational task force to be established in Gaza as per Trump’s ceasefire plan, National Defence Minister Yasar Guler said.

Guler said important sessions were held at the NATO defence ministers’ meeting yesterday, including discussions over the alliance and its ongoing humanitarian efforts, according to a statement from the ministry.

“Our satisfaction with the ceasefire achieved in Gaza and our hope that it will mark the beginning of a fair two-state solution, the importance of ensuring the full implementation of the ceasefire and uninterrupted humanitarian aid. Turkiye’s commitment to continuing its humanitarian support and the readiness of the Turkish Armed Forces to take part in the multinational task force to be established in Gaza,” Guler said.

Two people critically injured in drone attack east of Khan Younis

At least two people have been critically wounded due to an Israeli drone attack in the town of Bani Suhaila, east of Khan Younis, southern Gaza, the Nasser Medical Complex told our colleagues.

Netanyahu says ‘fight is not over yet’, Israel ‘determined’ to return captives

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is “determined” to secure the return of the bodies of captives that have yet to be returned.

“We are determined to secure the return of all hostages,” Netanyahu said at a state ceremony at Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl military cemetery.

“The fight is not over yet, but one thing is clear – whoever lays a hand on us knows they will pay a very heavy price. We are determined to win a victory that will shape our surroundings for many years,” he added.

Gaza Water Authority warns of worse humanitarian crisis if water shortage continues

Gaza Water Authority crews say their teams are distributing limited water supplies through tankers as part of an emergency plan to meet the basic needs of residents, Wafa reports.

In a statement, the authority said its efforts are continuing in cooperation with international organisations despite the lack of equipment and challenges in the enclave. It also warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis if the water shortage continues.

It stressed that the priority at this stage is to ensure access to safe and usable water.

Still, the organisation called on the international community and humanitarian groups to provide support to accelerate the repair of water infrastructure in Khan Younis and other areas of the enclave.

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Qatar sends aid to Gaza through Jordan, Egypt

Qatar has said it had sent a convoy of aid to Gaza through Jordan and Egypt.

The Qatari Foreign Ministry said the initiative includes 87,754 shelter tents provided by the Qatar Fund For Development, the Qatar Charity, and the Qatar Red Crescent Society to provide shelter for about 436,170 people.

In the presence of HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. @MANAlMisned & representatives of @qatar_fund , @QRCS & @qcharity , Qatari aid convoy launched today for #Gaza, with 87,754 trucked tents to be deployed to Jordan & Egypt pic.twitter.com/GthHhbsGX3

— Qatar Red Crescent | الهلال الأحمر القطري (@QRCS) October 16, 2025

Will Israel let them in. Tent poles can be used to build rockets according to the IDF...

Trump threatens ‘to go in and kill’ Hamas over internal Gaza clashes

The US president has threatened the Palestinian group, saying that, “if Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them”.

Donald Trump did not specify what purported killings he was referring to by Hamas, nor provide additional details to back up his threat.

In recent days, reports have surfaced of clashes between Hamas and members of Palestinian gangs and rival clans that received Israeli backing during the country’s war on Gaza.

Trump says US-backed intervention possible against Hamas despite handover of Israeli captives’ bodies

President Donald Trump has said that additional bodies of captives held by Hamas were returned to Israel, but warned that further US-backed intervention could be necessary if the Palestinian group fails to uphold its ceasefire commitments.

“If they don’t behave, we will take care of it,” Trump told reporters at the White House. He ruled out a US direct involvement, but said that “people very close, very nearby … will do the trick very easily, but under our auspices.”

As part of the truce deal between Hamas and Israel signed last week, the Palestinian group released the living captives and the bodies of some dead captives it could access, saying that “significant efforts and special equipment” are needed to recover the rest of the bodies.

Israel has been trying to "take care of it" for 2 years with yours and Biden's full backing. You're just showing the peace plan was nothing but another distraction tactic. Beating the back to full on genocide drum together with Netanyahu.

Hamas says return of remaining captives’ bodies ‘may take some time’

The Palestinian group has said that the return of the remaining dead captives “may take some time”, as some of their bodies are buried in tunnels destroyed or under the rubble of buildings demolished by the Israeli army.

“The bodies of the Israeli prisoners that the resistance was able to access were handed over immediately,” Hamas said in a statement. Since the ceasefire agreement came into place last week, nine of the 28 deceased captives have been returned to Israel.

But the Palestinian group said that extracting the remaining bodies requires equipment and devices to remove the rubble, which are currently unavailable due to Israel’s ban on their entry.

“Therefore, any delay in the return of the bodies falls entirely on the Netanyahu government, which is obstructing and preventing the provision of the necessary capabilities,” the group said, reaffirming its commitment to the agreement and its “keenness to implement it”.