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Israel Continues Attacks on Gaza Even as Palestinians Celebrate News of Ceasefire

HeadlineOct 09, 2025

Israel is continuing its attacks on Gaza. The Palestinian Health Ministry says Israeli strikes over the past 24 hours have killed 10 people, including two aid seekers, while injuring nearly 50 others. Despite the continuing assault, Palestinians across Gaza erupted in celebrations overnight as news of a ceasefire deal spread by word of mouth, due to an internet and communications blackout.

Hussein Shaladan: “I don’t have a spoon nor a fork in my house. It is just some stones. Others lost their families. Some lost everything they own, and some had their families wiped out from the civil registry, and they stayed alone. Others lost their legs and limbs. Some lost everything, and some went missing, as well. We ask God for safety, and may safety, security, goodness and peace prevail.”

After headlines, we’ll go to Gaza for the latest.

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