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Israel begins Gaza pullback

Israeli forces declared a ceasefire and withdrew from some positions in Gaza on Friday, as thousands of displaced Palestinians began to trek home and the families of Israeli hostages awaited news.

Palestinians, who were displaced to the southern part of Gaza at Israel's order during the war, walk along a road ast destroyed buildings as they attempt to return to the north after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect, in the central Gaza Strip, October 10, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.  

This is Rosaleen Carroll, filling in for Gabrielle.  

In today’s edition:  

  • Israel begins Gaza withdrawal as displaced Palestinians return home
  • Syria’s foreign minister visits Lebanon
  • Lebanese army chief holds meetings in Qatar amid Hezbollah disarmament push
  • US sanctions firms in UAE, China, Turkey over ties to Iranian drone network 

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