Major General Dr. Reda Farhat highlighted President Sisi's call to former U.S. President Trump to continue supporting political efforts in Gaza and visit Egypt after calm is achieved, reflecting Egypt's commitment to peace and regional stability. Sisi's speech also emphasized Egypt's support for Palestinians, rejection of aggression, and pursuit of ceasefire and civilian aid.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has requested a meeting of Likud members to decide on an urgent leadership election, as he prepares to advance the general elections date following the Gaza agreement.

The Israeli occupation army began withdrawing from some areas in the Gaza Strip on Friday morning, while shelling continues despite the ceasefire agreement.

Despite a ceasefire agreement, Israeli forces shelled Khan Younis and Gaza. Netanyahu's government approved Trump's proposal to end the Gaza war. Since October 2023, over 67,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza due to Israeli operations.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian Vice President Dmitry Medvedev during the 80th anniversary celebrations of the ruling Communist Party, as Pyongyang prepares a major military parade showcasing its latest weapons amid strengthened ties with Russia and China.

As the world awaits a ceasefire in Gaza, the article warns that October 9, 2025, will be a historic turning point to end the war and redraw the peace map in the region, cautioning that Lebanon faces imminent danger if Hezbollah's weapons are not withdrawn.

The author reflects on multiple regional tragedies but finds the Gaza war uniquely horrific and absurd. He analyzes the unclear causes, roles of Hamas and Iran, and Arab efforts to resolve the Palestinian issue.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hopes that a ceasefire agreement in Gaza will ease political tensions in Germany, which has seen a rise in anti-Semitic incidents and protests over the past two years.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas good news and confirmed Germany's intention to hold a conference with Egypt to rebuild Gaza and provide 29 million euros in humanitarian aid.

Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities caused power outages in eastern Kyiv and other regions, killing a 7-year-old child in Zaporizhzhia. Trump announced that the U.S. and NATO are increasing pressure on Moscow to end the war.