Israeli Defense Minister

Israeli defense and finance ministers announced plans for three illegal settlements in Gaza and over $400m in funding to expand construction in the West Bank. A top military commander claimed Israel controls 65% of Gaza, violating a Trump ceasefire deal, as Netanyahu's far-right coalition aims to expand land control and displace Palestinians before elections on October 27.

President Trump claims the U.S. and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end the war, including a ceasefire in Israeli strikes. However, Israel's defense minister states forces will not withdraw from Lebanon, and Israelis express feeling caught in a bad deal and ongoing conflict.