The Israeli Broadcasting Authority quoted an Israeli official saying they are preparing to announce a deal in the coming hours, amid reports of a near agreement on Gaza and Washington preparing a speech for Trump to announce it.

President Donald Trump received a memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicating that a deal on Gaza is very close, requesting approval for a social media announcement. Trump confirmed that a deal between Israel and Hamas is imminent and that he might visit the Middle East by the end of the week.

The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum denied any increase in gasoline and diesel prices on Thursday morning, October 9, confirming prices remain as they were since the last adjustment in April.

The Israeli army intercepted two drones launched from Yemen in open areas in southern Israel, activating air raid sirens. The drones were intercepted near the border with Egypt, with no response yet from the Houthis.

US President Donald Trump received a memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicating that a deal concerning the Gaza Strip is very close and requesting Trump's approval for a social media announcement.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged Europe to strengthen its defenses against the "Russian hybrid war" following air incursions, cyberattacks, and undersea cable damage. Several European countries experienced Russian air incursions and unidentified drones, while Germany is taking steps to enhance drone defenses.

US President Donald Trump called for jailing the Illinois governor and Chicago mayor, demanding an investigation into Senator Richard Blumenthal, coinciding with the deployment of 200 National Guard troops near Chicago to protect federal property.

French Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu resigned, with President Macron expected to appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours. Marine Le Pen threatens to topple any new prime minister unless elections are called. The parliament rejects dissolution amid deep political divisions.

The Élysée Palace announced that French President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours, following the resignation of Sébastien Lecornu, which triggered an unprecedented political crisis in France in over 70 years.

Venezuela has launched military drills in two coastal regions, especially near Maiquetia International Airport, responding to US military activity in the Caribbean Sea. The US has deployed warships and a nuclear submarine targeting drug trafficking, resulting in at least 21 deaths. President Maduro condemned the US actions and threatened special constitutional measures.