Overview

• An Israeli government spokesperson said Hamas will transfer 20 surviving captives on Oct. 13 from a total of 48 people held.
• The truce prompted large pro-peace demonstrations across global cities on Oct. 11–12.
• President Trump departed for the Middle East to build backing for a Gaza plan, with leaders gathering in Egypt on Oct. 13.
• U.S. Vice President Bance said the administration is considering invoking the Insurrection Act in response to urban unrest, citing Chicago.
• Separate tensions continued as Taliban forces attacked along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border on Oct. 11 and Pakistan reported returning fire, while Japan’s governing bloc showed strain and an Itō City race pointed to the mayor’s likely ouster.