Israel Continues Genocide in Gaza as Indirect Ceasefire Talks Stall on October 7 Anniversary

On the October 7 anniversary, Israel continued a devastating campaign in Gaza that UN bodies, genocide scholars, and multiple human rights groups accuse of being genocidal.

“The news article highlights escalating tensions and violence in Gaza, with Israel conducting a severe military assault resulting in the deaths of 118 Palestinians over four days”

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Israeli leaders publicly recommitted to their war aims during this time.

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PBS reports that human rights groups and experts have accused Israel of genocide and of using starvation as a war tactic.

The International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli leaders in connection with these accusations.

Israel denies these claims and asserts that its actions constitute lawful self-defense.

The Guardian highlights similar accusations of genocide from a UN commission of inquiry, human rights groups, and the leading global association of genocide scholars.

Israel rejects these charges.

As Israelis marked memorials, DW reports that Netanyahu and Herzog vowed to eliminate Hamas’ rule and free hostages.

Meanwhile, the death toll in Gaza continues to rise.

Al Jazeera cites more than 66,600 Palestinians killed, while Atalayar and France 24 report figures above 67,000.

These numbers underscore the mass killing of civilians caused by Israeli bombardment and siege conditions that rights groups describe as genocidal.

Israeli forces continued to bomb and shell residential areas, aid lines, and densely populated zones, killing civilians and medical workers in patterns that rights groups and a UN commission have labeled as genocidal.

Al Jazeera reports Israeli strikes on Gaza City and nearby areas killed at least 10 people on Tuesday alone, with at least 104 Palestinians killed since Friday after Trump called for a halt to bombing.

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ACLED counts more than 11,110 air and drone strikes and 6,250 shelling attacks, and Gaza’s health ministry says 1,701 medical personnel have been killed.

Atalayar documents deadly episodes tied to Israel’s campaign, including the February 2024 aid distribution killings of over 100 Palestinians, the April 2024 Israeli killing of seven World Central Kitchen workers, and an Israeli hostage rescue that left significant Palestinian casualties.

PBS adds allegations that Israel weaponized starvation as a tactic, and CNN reports more than 20,000 children killed in Gaza, while ABC7 cites UNICEF on acute child malnutrition.

These accounts collectively show Israel’s military killing civilians at scale, wrecking hospitals, and crushing Gaza’s population under siege.

Claims of a ceasefire deal collided with reports of stalled or fragile indirect talks.

“In 2025, UK arms exports to Israel have surged to record levels despite existing restrictions and allegations of genocide”

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Middle East Eye cites Qatar’s mediation message that an imminent agreement is unlikely and details catastrophic conditions.

AP News reports Israel’s cautious optimism about a Trump-proposed plan and ongoing indirect talks in Egypt.

In sharp contrast, Sky News announced a major breakthrough with the first phase of a US-negotiated plan.

The Independent said a ceasefire was reached with hostage releases and celebrations in Gaza and Israel.

Inquirer adds that Netanyahu endorsed the Trump plan, which requires disarmament and international governance.

The group reiterated demands for a ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal without agreeing to disarm.

These conflicting accounts show deep uncertainty: some outlets describe breakthrough and celebrations; others report unresolved core issues and continuing Israeli bombardment that keeps killing Palestinians during negotiations.

Even as mediators push for a deal, US- and UK-aligned supply chains continue to fuel Israel’s campaign that UN investigators say likely amounts to genocide.

Anadolu Ajansi cites customs data showing record-high UK arms exports to Israel in June and September 2025, despite partial license suspensions.

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ABNA English notes hundreds of active licenses and a UN Commission of Inquiry urging countries to halt arms sales contributing to potential genocide.

TheNational.scot reports the UK government’s claim that it does not export bombs or ammunition for Israeli operations in Gaza while listing over 300 active licenses and recent exports including grenade launchers, mortar parts, bombs, missiles, and ammunition components.

Morning Star details UK shipments of bombs, grenades, missiles, and ammunition coinciding with Israel’s assault on Gaza City.

DW reports an ICC complaint accusing Italy’s leaders of complicity in genocide due to support for Israel.

These sources together show Western governments facilitating or defending arms flows as Israel’s military kills Palestinians in Gaza.

Inside Israel and abroad, grief over October 7 coexists with growing demands to stop the Gaza genocide.

“New customs data reveal that UK arms exports to Israel hit a record high in June 2025, with September 2025 being the second-highest month, despite the UK government's partial suspension of some export licenses”

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DW quotes former prime minister Ehud Olmert saying a majority now believes military operations should end.

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Euractiv cites 72% public dissatisfaction with the war’s management as Israel expands strikes across the region.

AP News reports bereaved families held their own memorial separate from the state event, reflecting anger over stalled hostage deals.

CNN describes Herzog thanking Trump for peace efforts and highlights starvation and displacement in Gaza, including over 20,000 children killed.

France 24 reports more than 67,000 Palestinians killed and mass displacement, underscoring why international protests and legal bodies label Israel’s conduct as potential genocide.

Together, these sources capture mourning for Israeli victims and a hard reality: Israeli policy continues mass killing in Gaza while diplomacy falters.