1. The international summit to discuss peace in Gaza, co-chaired by US President Donald Trump, will take place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt on October 12th.
- Over 20 countries are expected to participate, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
- The meeting aims to end the conflict in Gaza and promote peace and stability in the Middle East.

2. A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been in effect for two days, with no new fighting reported and residents returning home from evacuation shelters.
- The first phase of a Trump-led peace plan was agreed upon by both parties, which requires Hamas to release all hostages within 72 hours of the ceasefire.
- Attention is focused on whether the terms will be implemented, with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly not expected to attend at this time and Hamas declining to participate in the summit.

3. Egypt has been a mediator in negotiations between Israel and Hamas, and they have agreed to work towards implementing the peace deal to bring about lasting peace in the region.