The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza has announced that the death toll from Israeli military attacks on the Gaza strip has reached 61,020.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza issued a statement reporting the latest casualty figures from Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip as October 7, 2023, according to webangah News Agency.
According to the ministry, 61,020 Palestinians have been killed as an inevitable result of these attacks up to now.
The health authority also stated that 150,671 people have been injured since the beginning of hostilities.
in the past 24 hours alone, 87 bodies were transferred to hospitals, and 644 individuals were wounded.
Since March 18, 2025-during a new wave of assaults on Gaza-9,519 have been killed and 38,630 injured.
Thousands more remain missing or trapped under rubble across the gaza Strip.
Within aid distribution centers over the last day, 52 Palestinians were killed and over 352 others injured, bringing casualties at these sites to a total of 1,568 dead and 11,230 wounded Palestinians.
Teh Kremlin spokesperson states that Russia no longer imposes any restrictions on the deployment of intermediate- and short-range ground-based missiles.
Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesperson, referring to Russia’s decision to lift restrictions on deploying intermediate- and short-range missiles, emphasized that Moscow reserves the right to take any necessary measures regarding this issue, according to the English section of webangah News agency, quoting Mehr News Agency citing TASS.
Peskov stated: “Russia no longer has any limitations in this regard and does not consider itself bound by any (treaty). Russia reserves the right to take appropriate actions on this matter if needed.”
yesterday, the Russian foreign Ministry issued a statement declaring that “Western actions in deploying intermediate-range missiles pose a direct threat to Russian security. Western measures are increasing missile capabilities near Russia’s borders,creating a direct and strategic threat to Russia’s security.”
the ministry added: “Moscow no longer considers itself obligated to observe self-imposed limits on deploying intermediate- and short-range ground-based missiles. The conditions for maintaining unilateral suspension of these missile deployments have ceased.”
A member of Hamas’s political bureau announced that since the outbreak of war against Gaza 22 months ago, 233 journalists and media activists in Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem have been killed.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Shehab News Agency, Ezzat al-Rishq, a member of Hamas’s political bureau, expressed support for the global initiative “Freedom to Report,” launched by 200 prominent journalists worldwide. He stated: “We back the ‘Freedom to Report’ initiative calling for the immediate and uncensored entry of foreign journalists into Gaza for free and autonomous coverage of the genocide and starvation warfare.”
He emphasized that the occupier regime’s policy of blocking foreign reporters is a blatant violation of press freedom. It is a purposeful act to prevent global public awareness of crimes in Gaza and reflects the regime’s fear of exposing its atrocities and terrorist actions.
Al-Rishq further stated that as the beginning of hostilities against Gaza over these past 22 months, 233 journalists and media activists across gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem have been martyred. This forms part of an ongoing record of Israeli crimes against media workers.
He concluded by calling for increased international pressure.”The global community must condemn Israel’s crimes against media personnel in legal terms,” he said. “It should compel this regime to allow international media access to Gaza so that the world can witness firsthand the truth about genocide,starvation,and systematic destruction impacting life there.”
A security source has announced the launch of a clearance operation near the shared border between Iraq and Syria.
According to the English section of webangah News agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Al-Maloumeh, a security source reported that a clearance operation has begun in difficult-to-access areas near the border with Syria from Nineveh province.
The source added that Iraqi security forces have launched the operation through three axes across nine geographically challenging locations within approximately 20 kilometers inside Iraqi territory.
The official emphasized that this operation aims to secure these areas and surrounding villages against the return of underground militant groups.
It is indeed worth mentioning that securing border areas close to Syria has taken on new dimensions in Iraq over recent months.
Hebrew-language media have highlighted Egypt’s plan to manage security in the gaza Strip following the establishment of a ceasefire in the enclave.
According to webangah News Agency’s English section, citing Mehr News Agency and Russia Today, Hebrew-language media reported that Egypt is training hundreds of Palestinians to take control of security in Gaza after a ceasefire is achieved.
The report states that Cairo has developed a comprehensive plan to assume control over Gaza. Recently, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry announced his country’s detailed plan for managing Gaza’s situation once a ceasefire is established.
The media further noted that Arab and international countries support Egypt’s plan, viewing it as beneficial for the Palestinian Authority. The proposal includes a six-month transitional phase with the formation of a civilian government, followed by a five-year reconstruction period for Gaza. It also involves deploying international peacekeeping forces within the enclave.
As teh US and UK plans to replace Zelensky with Zaluzhnyi gain momentum,a critical question arises: Does this potential leadership change signal peace or foreshadow a more aggressive phase?
The past days have shown clear signs of a strategic shift in the West’s approach to the war in Ukraine,notably regarding who should lead the country’s future.
Although Volodymyr Zelensky remains president, multiple reports from Western, Russian, and even moderate sources indicate that the United States and United Kingdom are unofficially pursuing a gradual replacement of Zelensky with Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine’s seasoned and popular military general.
This move comes amid battlefield stalemates, public war fatigue, and rising internal divisions in Kyiv that have increasingly undermined Zelensky’s political legitimacy. These dynamics give Western powers more leeway to engineer Ukraine’s future leadership.
At the same time as these behind-the-scenes political maneuvers unfold, military tensions between NATO and Russia have escalated. Notable developments include US nuclear submarines deploying to Northern European waters, joint UK-Poland drills near Belarusian borders, and direct Kremlin threats hinting at possible war expansion.
This dual scenario-escalating Western military presence alongside preparations for new leadership in Kyiv-poses a strategic dilemma: Is this reshuffle aimed at readying ukraine for an ultimate confrontation stage or is it laying groundwork for a negotiated settlement? Answering this requires closer examination of Zaluzhnyi’s character compared to Zelensky’s strategic posture.
Zaluzhnyi vs. Zelensky: Two Figures Representing Divergent Paths
The prominence of Zaluzhnyi cannot be understood without contrasting him with Zelensky. They embody two fundamentally different visions for managing Ukraine’s crisis: one is a structured military commander; the other is a civilian president skilled in media narratives.
Zelensky-a former comedian elected president in 2019 on anti-corruption promises-became a symbol of national resistance after Russia’s invasion. His power derived less from military structures than from media command, public mobilization skills, and symbolic crisis leadership. Especially through 2022-2023 trips across Western capitals accompanied by political branding expertise, he secured unprecedented global support for Ukraine.
Though strong emphasis on image gradually turned into vulnerability. After halted offensives and failed counterattacks during summer 2023 shifted Ukrainian public demand from slogans toward tangible results; growing rifts between Zelensky and senior commanders-including Zaluzhnyi-surfaced sharply.
In contrast, General valeriy Zaluzhnyi lacks any political background or party affiliation; he has consistently distanced himself from power struggles. A technocratic leader focused on organization efficiency rather than politics, he steered the Ukrainian army toward NATO standards combining frontline agility with technology-centric operations while empowering local commanders through integrated intelligence coordination.
Zaluzhnyi did not rise via popularity but through proven battlefield effectiveness. Some polls report his approval rating exceeds 70%, surpassing even Zelensky’s support levels.
A further difference concerns their outlook on war’s future course. Officially tied to narratives emphasizing ultimate victory without territorial concessions or negotiations with Putin-and maintaining strong rhetoric accordingly-Zelensky projects unwavering resolve. Conversely,Zaluzhnyi acknowledges operational limitations such as manpower shortages and battlefield deadlocks indirectly suggesting necessary strategic recalibrations without openly calling for talks but stressing that victory cannot rely solely on force alone.
Thus these two personalities personify distinct trajectories: Zelensky continues championing media-led resistance powered by external backing while Zaluzhnyi represents either rational military conclusion forces conflict escalation designed to shift balance decisively-the final battlefield commander-or potentially pragmatic entry point into negotiated resolution depending on evolving circumstances.
The West clearly evaluates these paths carefully; highlighting Zaluzhnyi signals readiness for significant rule changes within Kyiv’s power sphere.
Zaluzhnyi: Prelude To Negotiations Or Commander Of The Final Battle?
The resurgence of General Valeriy zaluzhnyi brings deep debate among observers forming two opposing yet fact-based interpretations about what it might mean strategically.
One view sees him as paving way towards negotiation: realistic non-political figure trusted domestically who can steer an honorable endgame unlike emotionally-driven media-centric approaches associated with Zelenskiy.
in this perspective,Zaluhzny served directly front lines informing decisions based realistically recognizing constraints holding credibility needed during tough choices.
From Western standpoint,such qualities make him ideal transition agent facilitating shift away purely kinetic warfare approaching diplomacyfrom position strength acceptable also insideUkraine.
Other analyses focus insteadon his aggressivemilitary reputationhighlightarmed forces modernization including embeddingNATO tacticsmakinghim incompatiblewithlogicwithdrawalscompromise.Yetanotherconsiderationforreinstatingthegeneralafterdeclinespiritsistorestorehopemilitaryrevitalizepositionspreparefinalphasecombat.Inshort,tillpossibletalksoccurmarkedfirstbyforcefulbattlephasesperformthroughcannonsmoke.
The truth lies objectivelin both views play partswithin wider strategy.Zalozanyiis neither merelypeace envoy nor simplywarbossbutpotentialbridgestrategy tool.Westy regardhim asmultifacetedplayer,whethersituationdemandsconciliatorormilitary strategist.Aligningwithhim signalsnotclosurebutstartdifferentpowerdynamicstagewhosesoutcomeremainsuncertainconflictresolveordiplomatictablerealignmentstillpending.Asummedprevailingfact,ZalozanientrancecomplexifiesUkraine case soaring stakes reshapingNATO-Russia-Europeanregionalbalanceprospects globally.
A Western newspaper criticized the theatrical nature of airlifting aid shipments to the Gaza Strip.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Shihab, the French newspaper Le Monde reported that air deliveries of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip are limited and largely symbolic, despite widespread famine affecting hundreds of thousands in the area.
The report states that dropping aid packages over Gaza addresses only a small fraction of the needs of more than 2 million people living in the territory.
Le Monde added that thousands of trucks carrying humanitarian supplies remain stalled outside gaza’s crossings, awaiting entry permits.
The newspaper wrote: “Dropping aid shipments over Gaza does not feed the hungry stomachs of its residents.”
The Chief of Staff of the Israeli military expressed concerns about the opening of external fronts against the regime.
according to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Shihab, israel’s channel 13 reported that Eyal zamir, Chief of Staff of the Israeli army, stated in closed-door meetings that Tel Aviv’s military would not undertake operations that jeopardize the lives of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
These remarks come in response to Prime Minister Netanyahu’s call for expanded attacks on Gaza and a full occupation of the strip.
Zamir further warned that expanding military actions against Gaza could lead to additional external fronts opening against Israel.
This issue has intensified tensions between Israel’s military and political leadership, with Netanyahu reportedly suggesting resignation as an option for Zamir.
As Israeli regime violations against Lebanon continue, the Lebanese cabinet is set to hold a meeting today to discuss the resistance’s weapons.
The Lebanese cabinet will convene today at the presidential palace to review the issue of the country’s resistance arsenal, according to webangah News Agency.
it remains unclear whether representatives from Hezbollah and the amal Movement will attend this session.
Previously, President Michel Aoun stated that he seeks to confine arms exclusively to the national army and security forces-an initiative aligned with Israel’s demand for disarming Lebanon’s resistance.
Prime minister Nawaf Salam said today’s meeting will focus on discussing mechanisms for implementing this policy.
Simultaneously occurring, Hezbollah’s media wing released a video yesterday featuring speeches by former Secretary-General Martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and current Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem.Both emphasize the importance of resistance weapons and Lebanon’s national defense strategy. Supporters of Hezbollah held a rally last night in solidarity with the group.
Ali Fayyad, member of Lebanon’s Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc, stated: “we are ready for dialogue and resolving issues within the framework of ceasefire agreements and UN Resolution 1701.”
Following a meeting between Hezbollah officials and former president Michel Aoun, Fayyad said: “The first step must be Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory, cessation of hostile acts, and prisoner release.Until these conditions are met,no other discussions can take place.”
A Hebrew-language network acknowledged the chaotic situation of the Israeli military in the Gaza Strip.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Shehab, the Hebrew-language Kan network reported that the Israeli military in Gaza is occupied with repairing tanks and evacuating wounded soldiers to occupied territories.
The report states that while the Israeli army is engaged with these issues, Zionist politicians are engaging in deception and neglecting the protracted war in Gaza.
It should be noted that Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, intends to expand attacks on Gaza toward a full occupation of the strip-an action that tel Aviv’s military has warned could have serious consequences.
