The Day of Gaza Agreement Consultations and West Bank Annexation Rejection

Palestinian media on October 23 focused on the evolving discussions surrounding the Gaza agreement and the West Bank's status. The day began with reports of returning unidentified bodies of martyrs from Israeli detention and concerns over Israel's efforts to obstruct the Gaza agreement. Condemnation continued regarding the Knesset's vote on West Bank annexation. By mid-morning, reports emerged of a US plan to divide Gaza between Israel and Hamas, alongside ongoing challenges in humanitarian aid delivery. The US Vice President later stated that Israel would not annex the West Bank and that the Gaza agreement was holding, though the Knesset was reportedly legitimizing annexation step by step. The afternoon saw President Trump's statements against West Bank annexation and his consideration of releasing Marwan Barghouti to lead Gaza. The day concluded with extensive coverage of consultations in Cairo between Hamas and Fatah, along with Egyptian intelligence, to discuss the new phase of the Gaza agreement and post-war arrangements.