Gaza
Smoke rises following an Israeli military strike in Gaza City, as seen from the central Gaza Strip, on October 7, 2025 [Abdel Kareem Hana/AP]

Published On 8 Oct 20258 Oct 2025

  • Loud explosions have been heard in Gaza City, “resulting from the extensive use of remotely controlled armoured vehicles that are laden with tonnes of explosives”, according to our team in the Gaza Strip, as the third day of peace talks continues in Egypt.
  • The Freedom Flotilla Coalition says the Israeli military has attacked its convoy of boats and intercepted several vessels as they sailed towards Gaza.