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E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 9h

Following the Gaza agreement, Turkish AFAD launched humanitarian aid with 81 personnel from eight provinces, including a 10-member search, rescue, and CBRN team from Erzurum, to assist in rescue, debris removal, and temporary shelter setup.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 9h

An Israeli official said Rafah is not yet ready, likely staying closed on October 16, with preparations focused on Gazans’ passage while aid continues via other crossings.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 9h

Israel has not opened Gaza’s Rafah crossing, citing delays in returning 20 hostages’ bodies and logistical preparations, despite the ceasefire agreement.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 9h

The Egyptian Red Crescent sent at least 400 aid trucks to Rafah, but it is unclear how many pass Israel’s controlled checkpoints into Gaza.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 9h

Although the agreement allowed up to 600 aid trucks daily into Gaza, only 173 have entered since the ceasefire, with just 12 UN World Food Program trucks arriving yesterday morning.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 9h

Nearly a week after a Trump-named plan established a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Gaza still lacks sufficient humanitarian aid, with Israel keeping the Rafah crossing closed and clashes emerging between Hamas and local groups.

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E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 9h

According to local media, the fragile ceasefire in Gaza continues, but Israel is hindering humanitarian aid due to issues with the return of hostages’ bodies held by Hamas.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 9h

Syria’s Foreign Minister Hasan Shaybani, meeting the Syrian diaspora in Russia, expressed support for Russia’s return as a military presence, particularly to maintain peace along the Israel-Syria border.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 10h

“Today’s contact with Syria covers a wide range of topics, from politics and the economy to regional developments and military bases. Russia’s military presence in Syria and the status of the bases are among these. Work is underway to determine a new format for the bases.”

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 10h

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova emphasized that the issue of bases was on the agenda, saying, ++

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 10h

Kremlin’s Dmitry Peskov said no joint press conference would follow Putin-Shara talks, while Russia confirmed Tartus and Hmeymim base issues were discussed.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 10h

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said talks with Syria covered politics, economy, regional issues, and military bases, with a new format for Russia’s bases being planned.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 10h

Russia’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that the status of the Tartus naval and Hmeymim air bases in Syria was discussed, with spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stating that a new format for the bases is being considered.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 10h

Shara thanked Russian President Putin for his hospitality, noting serious topics would be discussed, while meetings continued behind closed doors with no joint press conference planned, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 10h

During the handshake, Putin emphasized the meeting’s significance, stating that Russia has long supported Syria’s well-being without pursuing self-interest and will continue to do so.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 10h

On October 15, Putin formally received Syrian counterpart Ahmed Shara at the Kremlin, strictly following diplomatic protocol to emphasize Russia’s importance to Syria.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 10h

In December, about a year after Assad’s ousting, Syria’s interim President Ahmed Shara made his first official visit to Russia, urging Putin to hand over Assad and return the Tartus naval and Hmeymim air bases, with discussions including possibly sending Assad to a third country.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 10h

In Moscow, Syria’s interim President Ahmed Shara met Putin with two main issues: the return of Russian forces to Syrian bases and the extradition of ousted leader Bashar al-Assad.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 10h

The Hill reported that former U.S. Army Vice Chief of Staff Jack Keane suggested Ukraine might use Tomahawk missiles to strike a drone factory in Alabuga, Tatarstan—about 2,200 km away—which is alleged to produce Iranian-designed Shahed drones.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 10h

Ukraine’s Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak said on Telegram that cooperation with Raytheon and Lockheed Martin continues; Tomahawks are long-range, high-precision missiles launchable from air, land, and sea platforms.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 10h

Ukraine’s delegation, including Andriy Yermak and Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, met with Tomahawk producers Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, confirming ongoing cooperation without providing details.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 10h

Regarding the meeting on October 17, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenski will meet US President Donald Trump, with a senior Ukrainian delegation discussing long-range Tomahawk missiles in Washington beforehand.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 10h

According to US media reports before the meeting, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenski is set to meet President Donald Trump, with Tomahawk missiles on the agenda.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 10h

In Lima, Peru, violent clashes during a national protest over former President Dina Boluarte’s removal left one dead and over 100 injured, with many young people and social organizations participating.

E. M. Sakarium | OSINT ᴛʀɴᴄ @pvtsakarium.bsky.social · 10h

Peru’s President Jose Jeri announced on X that 32-year-old Eduardo Ruiz Sanz died during protests that also left over 100 people injured.