Overview

• Israel’s leadership directed the military to stop advancing in Gaza City and to limit actions to defensive measures while a negotiating team is prepared.
• The army said Gaza City and areas north of Wadi Gaza remain a dangerous combat zone and warned residents not to return as troops keep the city encircled.
• Local authorities reported dozens killed in strikes on Oct. 4, including many in Gaza City, despite the announced reduction in offensive activity.
• U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are traveling to Egypt for talks expected to center on a truce, the release of hostages, and prisoner exchanges under the 20‑point proposal.
• International journalists were escorted through Gaza City by the Israeli military and shown video of an alleged tunnel near the Jordanian hospital, a claim denied by a Jordanian official and not independently verified, as UN agencies report mass displacement and widespread hospital shutdowns.