Hamas delivered a response to Trump's proposal. (Design: Palestine Chronicle)
Two Million Italians Protest for Gaza
Palestine Chronicle Staff
Oct. 4, 2025
Israeli authorities began to hold deportation hearings on Thursday for activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) detained in international waters, “without prior notice to their lawyers."
US President Donald Trump told One America News that the Middle East problem can be solved “easily after 3,000 years.” He said, “We will have more than Gaza. We will have Gaza plus overall peace.”
Since Oct. 7, 2023, Israel has killed 66,288 and injured 169,165 in Gaza, the majority of whom are women and children, the Palestinian Ministry of Health reports.
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Sat, Oct 4, 1:34 PM (Palestine Time)
Gaza Death Toll Rising
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY:
The Gaza Ministry of Health said six Palestinians were killed and 40 wounded while waiting for humanitarian aid during the past 24 hours.
It added that two children died due to starvation and malnutrition in the same period.
The total death toll from the Israeli assault since October 7, 2023, has risen to 67,074 killed and 169,430 wounded.
Sat, Oct 4, 1:34 PM (Palestine Time)
Gaza Health Ministry: Two Children Die of Famine and Malnutrition
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that two children died due to famine and malnutrition in the past 24 hours. This raises the death toll from hunger and malnutrition in the Strip to 459, including 154 children.
Sat, Oct 4, 1:34 PM (Palestine Time)
Israeli Airstrikes on Homes Northeast of Gaza City
AL-JAZEERA: An Al Jazeera correspondent reported that Israeli airstrikes targeted homes in the Al-Nafaq and Al-Mahatta areas, northeast Gaza City.
Sat, Oct 4, 12:01 PM (Palestine Time)
Netherlands and Sweden Welcome Hamas Response to US Proposal on Gaza
AL-JAZEERA: The Prime Minister of the Netherlands expressed optimism about Hamas’ readiness to release all captives in Gaza and to begin immediate negotiations on the peace plan.
Sat, Oct 4, 12:01 PM (Palestine Time)
Israeli Airstrikes and Shelling on Gaza City
AL-JAZEERA: An Al-Jazeera correspondent reported that Israeli airstrikes and artillery bombardment targeted several areas in Gaza City since this morning.
Sat, Oct 4, 12:01 PM (Palestine Time)
Palestinian Factions: Hamas Response Reflects Responsible National Position
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian resistance factions said Hamas’ response to the US proposal reflects a responsible national stance and came after extensive consultations with the factions.
Sat, Oct 4, 12:01 PM (Palestine Time)
Israel Warns Gaza Residents Not to Return to City
ISRAELI MILITARY SPOKESPERSON: An Israeli military spokesperson today warned Gaza City residents not to return, describing it as a “dangerous combat zone.”
Sat, Oct 4, 10:53 AM (Palestine Time)
Will Gaza Surrender? Ramzy Baroud & Robert Inlakesh on FloodGate Podcast
PALESTINE CHRONICLE: In this episode, journalist and author Ramzy Baroud joins analyst Robert Inlakesh to examine Trump’s proposal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political calculations, and the pressures facing the Palestinian resistance.
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