Israel’s military has dismissed three generals and punished several other senior officers for failing to prevent Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack — the deadliest in Israel’s history. The dismissed officers include three divisional commanders, one of whom was acting military intelligence chief. The move follows an internal investigation that found widespread intelligence and organisational failures. While the army is taking action, Prime Minister Netanyahu has resisted forming a state inquiry, despite strong public demand. The October 7 attack killed 1,221 people and led to a two-year war in Gaza, where over 69,000 Palestinians have since been killed according to UN-verified figures.

FG intensifies efforts to track remote workers & undeclared foreign assets; Signs Data-Sharing Deal with 100+ Countries.

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy & Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele has revealed that Nigeria has entered into agreements with more than 100 countries to track the income of remote workers & citizens with undeclared assets abroad.

Speaking at a webinar hosted by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Wednesday, themed “Simplifying Nigeria’s Tax System,” Oyedele said the initiative aims to enforce compliance in the growing digital economy.

“Whether you earn from Google or a company in the Bahamas, you must declare your income yourself,” he said. “If you fail, the system will gather intelligence once the money hits your account.”

He added that Nigeria already receives financial data from countries including the U.S., U.K., Canada & UAE under the Common Reporting Standards (CRS). This allows authorities to monitor citizens holding foreign bank accounts or properties.

Oyedele also discussed Nigeria’s engagement with global tech companies to ensure they remit Value Added Tax (VAT) on services provided in the country.

“If a local shop selling phones charges VAT, online platforms shouldn’t get a free pass. We engaged them collaboratively, and today Nigeria earns billions from digital taxes without confrontation,” he said.

Addressing public concerns about the new Capital Gains Tax (CGT) framework, Oyedele clarified that the law, which takes effect January 1, 2026, will not be applied retroactively. A cost basis reset and grandfathering clause ensure that only profits made after 2026 will be taxed.

He further acknowledged minor errors in the recently gazetted tax legislation regarding turnover thresholds, clarifying that the correct exemption threshold is ₦100 million.

“The regulations will reflect this correction,” Oyedele said, urging Nigerians to comply voluntarily to avoid presumptive assessments.

Trump Reacts After BBC Sack News Heads Over Isreal-Hamas War Criticism.

Following accusations of bias at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and specific criticism over the editing of a speech made by U.S. President Donald Trump, the BBC’s head of news, Tim Davie, vacated his position on Sunday.

mounting pressure after an internal report by a former standards adviser was leaked to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, which cited failings in its coverage of the Israel-Hamas war, transgender issues and a speech made by Trump.
Trump welcomed the departures, criticising the two as “very dishonest people” after the BBC’s flagship Panorama programme edited two parts of one of his speeches together so he appeared to be encouraging the Capitol Hill riot of January 2021.

Trump wrote, “The TOP people in the BBC, including TIM DAVIE the BOSS, are all quitting/FIRED, because they were caught “doctoring” my very good (PERFECT!) speech of January 6th. Thank you to The Telegraph for exposing these Corrupt “Journalists.”
“These are very dishonest people who tried to step on the scales of a Presidential Election. On top of everything else, they are from a Foreign Country one that many consider our Number One Ally. What a terrible thing for Democracy!”

UPDATE Israel said it received the remains of three additional captives from Hamas as part of a hostage-prisoner exchange under the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday ordered the military to carry out intense strikes on the Gaza Strip, after accusing Hamas of violating the US-brokered ceasefire.

Israel Halts Gaza Aid, Launches New Strikes After Accusing Hamas Of Violating Ceasefire.

Israel has launched a new wave of air strikes in southern Gaza and suspended humanitarian aid deliveries into the territory, accusing Hamas of carrying out attacks in “blatant violation” of the ongoing ceasefire agreement.

An Israeli military spokesperson confirmed late Sunday that the strikes targeted what the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) described as “terrorist infrastructure” in Rafah and other parts of southern Gaza.

“Hamas carried out multiple attacks against Israeli forces beyond the yellow line, the area our troops have withdrawn to in accordance with phase one of the US-brokered deal,” the spokesperson said.

“This is a bold violation of the ceasefire, and we will respond firmly.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly ordered defence and security officials to “act forcefully against terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip.”

In a swift response, Hamas denied any involvement in the alleged attacks and accused Israel of breaking the agreement.

“We affirm our full commitment to implementing everything that was agreed upon, foremost among which is the ceasefire in all areas of the Gaza Strip,” Hamas said in a statement.

“We are unaware of any events or clashes taking place in the Rafah area… Contact with our remaining groups there has been cut off since the resumption of war in March of this year.”

Netanyahu said the Gaza war will continue until Hamas is disarmed and Gaza demilitarized. His comments came after Hamas handed over two more hostage bodies under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Israel has tied reopening the Rafah crossing to the return of all hostages, while aid efforts in Gaza remain difficult amid ongoing devastation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Saturday that the war in Gaza would not be over until Hamas was disarmed and the Palestinian territory demilitarised.

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would consider allowing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resume military action in Gaza if Hamas refuses to uphold its end of the ceasefire deal, telling CNN that Israeli forces could return to the streets “as soon as I say the word.”

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has renewed his call for the Federal Government to initiate peace talks with bandits, insisting that dialogue remains the most effective route to achieving lasting security in Nigeria.

In a Facebook post on Monday, Gumi referenced the recent peace deal between Israel and Hamas as proof that even long-standing conflicts can be resolved through negotiation.

According to him, if the United States could broker peace between Israel and Hamas—two groups once at bitter odds, then Nigeria should also be able to engage its own armed groups in dialogue.

“Peace between Israel and Hamas, whom they call terrorists, was brokered by the USA. Who says peace can’t be made with terrorists? Make peace with bandits and let us have peace,” Gumi wrote.

The Kaduna-based cleric, who has long advocated for engagement with non-state armed groups, reiterated that meaningful dialogue is key to ending the violence that has plagued many parts of northern Nigeria.

October 7 Massacre a ‘Mistake That Cost Iran Dearly,’ - Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Says.

In a stunning reversal of rhetoric, an Iranian newspaper closely aligned with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has described Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel as a “grave mistake” that inflicted serious damage on Iran’s regional influence. According to a report by The Jerusalem Post on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, the statement marks one of the first public acknowledgments within Iran’s ruling establishment that the Gaza war has weakened, rather than strengthened, Tehran’s strategic position in the Middle East.

In an editorial published this week, the Islamic Republic newspaper overseen by a representative of Khamenei sharply departed from the regime’s long-standing narrative that celebrated the attack as a victory for the so-called “Axis of Resistance.” “Contrary to many opinions and analyses, the ‘Al-Aqsa Flood’ operation was a mistake,” the paper wrote, referring to Hamas’s coordinated assault that killed and kidnapped thousands inside Israel on October 7, 2023.

The editorial went on to argue that the consequences of the attack have been overwhelmingly negative for Iran and its network of allied militias and governments across the region. It specifically cited Syria’s apparent distancing from Tehran as one of the most damaging developments to result from the conflict. “Syria’s departure from the Axis of Resistance and its shift toward alignment with the United States and Israel is one of the most damaging developments of the past two years,” the paper stated, calling it a “direct outcome” of Hamas’s offensive.

The tone of the piece stands in sharp contrast to previous statements by Iranian officials, including Khamenei himself, who had hailed the October 7 assault as a “historic victory” and a “turning point in the struggle against Israel.” Iranian state media and military commanders had also praised Hamas for “changing the balance of power” in the region.

Khalil al-Hayya, head of Hamas’s negotiating team, says they received US and mediator guarantees that an agreement on the first phase of President Trump's ceasefire plan means Israel's war in Gaza “has ended completely.”

Hamas at a crossroads as the Gaza ceasefire deal comes into force

Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, has commended U.S. President Donald Trump for his role in brokering a peace agreement between Israel & Hamas to end the Gaza conflict, saying Trump merits the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts.

“There is no doubt that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for this,” Herzog wrote on X on Thursday, describing the deal as a chance “to mend, to heal & to open a new horizon of hope for our region.”

Trump had earlier announced that indirect talks in Egypt had led to a breakthrough. Under the first phase of the U.S.-backed peace plan, all hostages held in Gaza are to be freed, while Israeli troops will pull back to an agreed boundary. Hamas has confirmed its acceptance of the deal.

Speaking recently at the UN General Assembly, Trump boasted that he had already ended several wars since taking office earlier this year & should be recognised with the Nobel Peace Prize.

The Nobel Committee is expected to reveal this year’s laureate on Friday.

'MOVE FAST': President Trump warned of "massive bloodshed" if Hamas failed to agree to a peace deal with Israel, minutes before the 6 p.m. ET deadline passed.
"These talks have been very successful, and proceeding rapidly," Trump said. "The technical teams will again meet Monday, in Egypt, to work through and clarify the final details."

No remorse or regret in our action murdering 1,200 Israelis on October 7th— Hamas leader, Hamad says.

According to the Jerusalem Post report on Friday September 26, 2025, Hamas political bureau member Ghazi Hamad has expressed no regret for the October 7 attacks on Israel, which resulted in nearly 1,200 deaths and over 250 hostages. In a CNN interview published on Friday, Hamad claimed the attacks targeted only military objectives and that civilians were not intentionally kidnapped.

He argued that the operation has advanced the Palestinian cause, citing increased international support and condemnations of Israel at the UN General Assembly. Hamad stated, "You know what the benefit of [October 7] is now? …If you look at the (United Nations) General Assembly yesterday, when about 194 people opened their eyes and looked at the atrocity, the brutality of Israel and all of them, they condemned Israel. We waited for this moment for 77 years."

Hamad showed no remorse for Palestinian civilian losses in Gaza, asserting that Palestinians "are proud to sacrifice martyrs." When presented with footage of Gazans criticizing Hamas, he refused to engage fully. On hostages, he denied using them as human shields, claiming they are treated according to "Islamic principles," countering Israeli accusations. Another Hamas official, Osama Hamdan, linked recent state recognitions of Palestine to the attacks.

The context of the October 7 assaults involves Hamas's invasion from Gaza, leading to widespread violence and Israel's subsequent military response. Hamad's stance defends the attacks as strategically beneficial, despite the devastation in Gaza. Negotiations with the US under President Trump have stalled, with Hamad accusing the US of involvement in an assassination attempt on him, eroding trust in mediators.

Hamad's unapologetic position highlights Hamas's defiant narrative amid ongoing conflict, potentially complicating peace efforts. It underscores tensions in mediation and the human cost on both sides. The interview reveals deep divisions, with implications for international diplomacy and the prospects of a ceasefire.

Hamas Releases ‘Farewell Picture’ Of Israeli Captives As Fighting Escalates In Gaza

Hamas' Qassam Brigades released a "farewell picture" of 48 Israeli captives, living and dead, blaming Netanyahu's rejection of negotiations for their potential demise amidst intensified Israeli attacks on Gaza City

UN Security Council members have roundly condemned Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar’s Doha, as Hamas pledges to keep fighting, saying its key demands have not wavered amid Israel's ongoing 'genocidal' war.

We’re going to bring down this regime, and nothing will stop us from carrying out the mission Zamir.

According to a report by The Times of Israel on Wednesday, August 10, 2025, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are preparing for a significant military offensive in Gaza City, as approved by Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.

In a recent briefing with senior officers, Zamir outlined the IDF’s strategic objectives, emphasizing their unwavering commitment to dismantling Hamas’ rule.

He declared that the IDF’s primary goal is to topple the Hamas regime, asserting that no obstacles will prevent them from achieving this mission.

In his words, “We are going to bring down this regime, and nothing will stop us from carrying out the mission.”

Zamir stressed that this objective is non-negotiable and central to the IDF’s operations.

Zamir highlighted two key priorities guiding the IDF’s actions.

First, he underscored the urgent moral imperative to secure the release of hostages, describing it as a critical and essential task of the highest priority.

Second, he reaffirmed the IDF’s determination to dismantle Hamas’ authority, framing these goals as defining missions for the current generation of IDF leadership

Israel Warns Gaza Residents To Flee As Military Prepares Stronger Offensive
The Israeli military has warned Gaza City residents to evacuate immediately, vowing to act with “greater force” in operations aimed at defeating Hamas. The announcement comes amid intensified bombardments and preparations for a full ground assault. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strikes that brought down 50 “terror towers” were only the opening phase of the campaign. Hamas condemned the threat, calling it forced displacement and a violation of international law.

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