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ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE SAYS ISRAEL IS PREPARING FOR 'IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION' OF FIRST STAGE OF TRUMP'S GAZA PLAN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF ALL HOSTAGES FOLLOWING HAMAS RESPONSE – ISRAELI MEDIA

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Oct 4 (Reuters) – For other diaries, please see: Top Economic Events Emerging Markets Economic Events Government Debt Auctions Political and General News U.S. Federal Reserve Today in Washington ————————————————————- This Diary is filed daily. ** Indicates new events ————————————————————- MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 ** KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeffrey Schmid speaks on monetary policy and the economic outlook before the CFA Society Kansas City. 2100 GMT. MADRID – Bank of Spain governor Jose Luis Escriva to speak at the event XVI Encuentro Financiero – 1200 GMT. MADRID – Opening speech by ECB vice-president Luis de Guindos at Diario Expansión: XVI Encuentro Financiero in Madrid, Spain – 0715 GMT FRANKFURT, Germany – Keynote speech by ECB chief economist Philip Lane at ECB Conference on Monetary Policy 2025: bridging science and practice in Frankfurt, Germany – 0800 GMT STRASBOURG, France – Introductory statement by ECB President Christine Lagarde at ECON Hearing before the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France – 1700 GMT". EDINBURGH, United Kingdom – Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey speaks at Scotland's Global Investment Summit – 1730 GMT TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 ** ST. LOUIS, Mo. – (VIA PRE-RECORDED VIDEO) Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman gives welcome remarks before the 2025 Community Banking Research Conference at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis – 1405 GMT. ** NEW YORK – Federal Reserve Board Governor Stephen Miran participates in conversation before the Managed Funds Association Policy Outlook 2025 – 1445 GMT. ** NEW YORK – Federal Reserve Board Governor Stephen Miran participates in conversation before the Deutsche Bank 2025 Fall Macro Conference – 2005 GMT. ** NEW YORK CITY, United States – The World Bank to present its economic review for Latin America and the Caribbean with updated growth forecasts for the region. – 1700 GMT MINNEAPOLIS, United States – Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari participates in conversation on artificial intelligence and the economy before the Star Tribune North Star Summit 2025, in Minneapolis, Minn – 1530 GMT NASHVILLE, United States – Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic participates in discussion on the economic outlook at event hosted by Fisk University, in Nashville, Tenn. – 1400 GMT PARIS – Speech by ECB President Christine Lagarde followed by a Q&A session at Business France event 'Business en Européens' in Paris, France – 1610 GMT BERGEN, Norway – Speech by Norges Bank Governor Ida Wolden Bache at NHH Norwegian School of Economics in Bergen – 1015 GMT. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 ** LUXEMBOURG – Pre-recorded video message by ECB President Christine Lagarde at 55th anniversary event of the Werner Report "Itinéraires luxembourgeois et européens" in Luxembourg – 1600 GMT. ** ST. LOUIS – Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem gives welcome remarks before the 2025 Community Banking Research Conference at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis – 1320 GMT. ** MINNEAPOLIS – Federal Reserve Board Governor Michael Barr speaks on "Community Development and Indian Country" before Day 1 of the Indian Country Development's 10-Year Anniversary Event and Data Summit – 2145 GMT. ** ST. LOUIS – Federal Reserve Board Governor Michael Barr speaks on "Community Banking" before the 2025 Community Banking Research Conference at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis – 1330 GMT. ** MADRID, Spain – Bank of Spain governor Jose Luis Escriva to speak at the event "Future of Finance" in Madrid – 0800 GMT MINNEAPOLIS, United States – Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari speaks before Day 1 of the Center for Indian Country Development's 10-Year Anniversary Event and Data Summit, in Minneapolis, Minn. – 1915 GMT MINNEAPOLIS, United States – Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari hosts a fireside chat before Day 1 of the Indian Country Development's 10-Year Anniversary Event and Data Summit, in Minneapolis, Minn. – 2030 GMT WASHINGTON DC – The International Monetary Fund's managing director Kristalina Georgieva delivers preview of upcoming IMF-WORLDBANK annual meetings – 1400 GMT TALLINN – Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen will take part in a panel discussion on macroeconomics and financial stability challenges at an international conference organised by Finantsinspektsioon (Estonian Financial Supervision and Resolution Authority) – 0915 GMT. BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom – Speech by Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill at the Annual Maxwell Fry Annual Lecture, held at the University of Birmingham – 1500 GMT. ** TALLIN – Participation by ECB board member Claudia Buch in panel discussion at International Conference on Finance organised by Finantsinspektsioon in Tallin, Estonia – 0915 GMT. ** TALLIN – Participation by ECB board member Frank Elderson in panel discussion at International Conference on Finance organised by Finantsinspektsioon in Tallin, Estonia – 1030 GMT. ** TALLIN – Moderation of panel discussion by ECB board member Anneli Tuominen at International Conference on Finance organised by Finantsinspektsioon in Tallin, Estonia – 1300 GMT. TOKYO – Remarks by Governor of the Bank of Japan, Kazuo Ueda at the 2025 Paris Europlace Forum in Tokyo. – 0145 GMT WASHINGTON DC – Federal Open Market Committee issues minutes from its meeting of September 16-17, 2025 – 1800 GMT. WELLINGTON – Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) holds Monetary Policy Review and OCR – 0100 GMT STOCKHOLM – Riksbank executive board meeting – 0700 GMT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 ** MINNEAPOLIS, United States – Federal Reserve Board Governor Michael Barr speaks on the economic outlook before an Economic Club of Minnesota luncheon, in Minneapolis, Minn. – 1645 GMT ** LUXEMBOURG – Participation by ECB President Christine Lagarde and ECB board member Piero Cipollone in Eurogroup meeting in Luxembourg. ** DUBLIN – Participation by ECB board member Philip Lane in round table discussion and Q&A organised by Irish Association of Investment Managers event in Dublin, Ireland – 1500 GMT. ** SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem speaks on the U.S. economy and monetary policy in fireside chat before the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Speaker's Series – 1700 GMT. nL2N3VJ0WI ** FRANKFURT, Germany – Publication of the account of the ECB monetary policy meeting of the Governing Council held on 10-11 September 2025 – 1130 GMT. ** WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman speaks on "Looking Toward the Future" before the Community Bank Conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Board. 1945 GMT. ** WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman moderates "Future of Community Banking: Challenges and Opportunities" discussion before the Community Bank Conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Board. 1245 GMT. ** GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. Federal Reserve Board Governor Michael Barr speaks on the economic outlook before an Economic Club of Minnesota luncheon – 1645 GMT. GOLDEN VALLEY, MINN., United States – Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari moderates a conversation with (INVITED) Federal Reserve Board Governor Michael Barr before the Economic Club of Minnesota, in Golden Valley, Minn. – 1700 GMT LONDON – Bank of England MPC's Catherine Mann gives a keynote speech at the Resolution Foundation think tank – 0830 GMT WASHINGTON – (PRE-RECORDED) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gives welcome remarks before the Community Bank Conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Board – 1230 GMT. WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman gives opening remarks and participates in fireside chat before the Community Bank Conference hosted by the…

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ADDS TIME FOR NORFOLK EVENT THE WEEKEND DAYBOOK FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP Saturday, October 4 through Monday, October 6, 2025 —– The daybook editor is Timothy Ryan (reachable at 202-843-6282 or Tim.Ryan@TR.com or DCDaybook@yahoo.com). Subscribers: For any problems in receiving daybook content, call 1-800-435-0101 and hit option 5. Content is intended for guidance purposes only and should not be cited on the record. —– —– Saturday PRESIDENT TRUMP'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) No public events are scheduled. Sunday PRESIDENT TRUMP'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) In Norfolk and Washington Departs the White House. Arrives Norfolk, Virginia. +3:30 p.m.: Delivers remarks at "Titans of the Sea: A Salute to the Fleet," an event celebrating the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the Navy (October 13, 1775). Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Navy Secretary John Phelan also speak. Naval Station Norfolk Pier 14, Decatur Avenue, Norfolk, Va. RSVP at https://nam.nucleuspages.com/credentialing/wezcucqkx8. Departs Norfolk. Returns to the White House. Monday PRESIDENT TRUMP'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) Not immediately available. —– —– The Daybook for President Trump October 4-6, 2025 REUTERS

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* Trump says he believes Hamas ready for peace, Israel must stop bombing * Hamas responds to Gaza plan already accepted by Israel * Trump earlier warned of consequences if Hamas rejected proposal (Adds context in paragraphs 2 and 16, Israeli opposition in paragraph 10, hostage families in paragraph 11, French president in paragraphs 12-13,) By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Gram Slattery CAIRO/WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump told Israel on Friday to immediately stop bombing Gaza after Hamas agreed to release hostages and some other terms in a U.S. plan to end the war, but vexing issues like disarmament appeared unresolved. Hamas on Friday issued its response to Trump's 20-point plan after the president gave the Palestinian militant group until Sunday to accept or face grave consequences. The president, who has cast himself as the only person capable of achieving peace in Gaza, has invested significant political capital in efforts to end a two-year-old war that has killed tens of thousands and left U.S. ally Israel increasingly isolated on the world stage. Trump said he believed Hamas had showed it was "ready for a lasting PEACE" and he put the onus on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. "Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so that we can get the Hostages out safely and quickly!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. "We are already in discussions on details to be worked out. This is not about Gaza alone, this is about long sought PEACE in the Middle East." CONTINUED BOMBARDMENT REPORTED BY RESIDENTS According to residents, Israeli tanks bombarded Talateeni Street, a major artery in the heart of Gaza City, after Trump's message to Israel to stop. Witnesses said Israeli military planes also intensified bombing in Gaza City in the hour after Hamas issued its statement, hitting several houses in the Remal neighborhood. There were also strikes on Khan Younis but no reports of casualties, residents said. Israel, which backs Trump's proposal, has not yet commented on the Hamas response or on Trump's demand for an end to bombing in Gaza. But Israel's parliamentary opposition leader Yair Lapid urged Netanyahu to move forward with the plan. In a post on X he said: "Israel should announce it is joining the discussions led by the president to finalize the details of the deal." Families of those being held by Hamas in Gaza called on Netanyahu "to immediately order negotiations for the return of all hostages." Domestically, the prime minister is caught between growing pressure to end the war — from hostage families and a war-weary public — and demands from hardline members of his far-right coalition who insist there must be no let-up in Israel’s campaign in Gaza. FOLLOW UP ON HAMAS COMMITMENT IMMEDIATELY, URGES FRANCE French President Emmanuel Macron, who spearheaded efforts for wider recognition of a Palestinian state in a bid to help end the conflict, said in a post on X: "Hamas' commitment must be followed up without delay." Israel began its offensive in Gaza after the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel in which some 1,200 people were killed and 251 taken as hostages back to Gaza, according to Israeli tallies. Israel says 48 hostages remain, 20 of whom are alive. Israel's military campaign has killed more than 66,000 people in Gaza, most of them civilians, according to Gaza health authorities. Its assault has destroyed much of the strip while aid restrictions have triggered a famine in parts of Gaza, with conditions dire across the enclave. A U.N. Commission of Inquiry concluded last month that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. Netanyahu's government denies this and says it has acted in self-defense. THORNY ISSUES STILL TO BE IRONED OUT Hamas, in a copy of its response seen by Reuters, did not say if it would agree to disarm and demilitarize Gaza — something Israel and the U.S. want but Hamas has rejected before. It also did not agree to an Israeli withdrawal in stages, as opposed to the immediate, full withdrawal Hamas demands. A senior Hamas official told Al Jazeera that the group would not disarm before Israel's occupation of the enclave ends, comments that underscored the gap between the parties as the war approaches its two-year mark. Qatar has begun coordination with mediator Egypt and the United States to continue talks on Trump's Gaza plan, the Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson said on X. Trump's plan specifies an immediate ceasefire, an exchange of all hostages held by Hamas for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, a staged Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, the disarmament of Hamas and the introduction of a transitional government led by an international body. HAMAS SEEKS FURTHER NEGOTIATIONS In its response to Trump's plan, Hamas said it "appreciates the Arab, Islamic, and international efforts, as well as the efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump, calling for an end to the war on the Gaza Strip, the exchange of prisoners, (and) the immediate entry of aid," among other terms. It said it was announcing its "approval of releasing all occupation prisoners — both living and remains — according to the exchange formula contained in President Trump’s proposal, with the necessary field conditions for implementing the exchange." But Hamas added: "In this context, the movement affirms its readiness to immediately enter, through the mediators, into negotiations to discuss the details." The group said it was ready "to hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian body of independents (technocrats) based on Palestinian national consensus and supported by Arab and Islamic backing." But Hamas did not make clear whether it would agree to Trump's proposal that it be barred from exercising political power in Gaza. But the group said it should be "included and will contribute" to any Palestinian national discussion on Gaza's future. Hamas has previously offered to release all hostages and to hand over administration of the Gaza Strip to a different body. Earlier on Friday, Trump warned that "all HELL" would break out in Gaza if Hamas failed to agree to his proposal for the enclave by Sunday at 6 p.m. ET. Hamas was not involved in the negotiations that led to the proposal. (Reporting by Nidal al-Mughrabi, Yomna Ehab and Ahmed Tolba in Cairo; Gram Slattery, Bhargav Acharya and Doina Chiacu in Washington; Andrew Mills in Doha and Michelle Nichols at the United Nations; Writing by Costas Pitas and Rami Ayyub; Editing by Howard Goller and Cynthia Osterman)

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Oct 3 (OPTA) – Scores from the PGA Tour-Sanderson Farms Championship 2025 Sanderson Farms Championship on Friday -13 Garrick Higgo (South Africa) 65 66 -12 Eric Cole (USA) 65 67 Taylor Montgomery (USA) 69 63 -11 Danny Walker (USA) 65 68 -10 Vince Whaley (USA) 67 67 Tom Kim (Korea Republic) 68 66 Frankie Capan (USA) 70 64 -9 David Ford (USA) 68 67 Steven Fisk (USA) 70 65 Brice Garnett (USA) 68 67 -8 Christiaan Bezuidenhout (South Africa) 68 68 Matthias Schmid (Germany) 69 67 Mac Meissner (USA) 67 69 Luke List (USA) 68 68 Kevin Yu (Chinese Taipei) 67 69 Doug Ghim (USA) 69 67 -7 Carson Young (USA) 68 69 Jesper Svensson (Sweden) 70 67 Byeong Hun An (Korea Republic) 69 68 Matt Kuchar (USA) 68 69 Ryo Hisatsune (Japan) 68 69 Takumi Kanaya (Japan) 68 69 Noah Goodwin (USA) 72 65 Matthew NeSmith (USA) 68 69 Kevin Streelman (USA) 68 69 David Lipsky (USA) 72 65 Greyson Sigg (USA) 69 68 Rafael Campos (Puerto Rico) 72 65 Luke Clanton (USA) 69 68 -6 Trey Mullinax (USA) 67 71 Kris Ventura (Norway) 71 67 Davis Thompson (USA) 72 66 Stephan Jaeger (Germany) 69 69 J.T. Poston (USA) 68 70 Gordon Sargent (USA) 68 70 Vince Covello (USA) 71 67 Jeremy Paul (Germany) 68 70 Sam Ryder (USA) 65 73 Rasmus Hojgaard (Denmark) 69 69 Thorbjørn Olesen (Denmark) 68 70 Thriston Lawrence (South Africa) 68 70 Kye Meeks (USA) 70 68 -5 Victor Perez (France) 70 69 Max Homa (USA) 67 72 Harry Higgs (USA) 69 70 Chandler Phillips (USA) 72 67 Chan Kim (USA) 69 70 Patrick Fishburn (USA) 69 70 Adam Schenk (USA) 70 69 Zach Johnson (USA) 69 70 Michael Thorbjornsen (USA) 67 72 Mark Hubbard (USA) 69 70 Braden Thornberry (USA) 68 71 Tim Widing (Sweden) 67 72 -4 Doc Redman (USA) 75 65 Hayden Buckley (USA) 71 69 Erik van Rooyen (South Africa) 71 69 Nick Dunlap (USA) 73 67 Will Chandler (USA) 69 71 Quade Cummins (USA) 69 71 Anders Albertson (USA) 69 71 Kevin Roy (USA) 69 71 Seamus Power (Republic of Ireland) 72 68 Lee Hodges (USA) 73 67 Norman Xiong (USA) 67 73 Thomas Rosenmueller (Germany) 71 69 Pierceson Coody (USA) 69 71 -3 Davis Riley (USA) 72 69 Jacob Bridgeman (USA) 71 70 Max McGreevy (USA) 73 68 Francesco Molinari (Italy) 70 71 Keith Mitchell (USA) 72 69 Taylor Moore (USA) 73 68 Brandt Snedeker (USA) 72 69 Ricky Castillo (USA) 70 71 Chad Ramey (USA) 75 66 Cristobal Del Solar (Chile) 72 69 Taylor Dickson (USA) 71 70 Kaito Onishi (Japan) 73 68 -2 Ben Martin (USA) 70 72 Joel Dahmen (USA) 71 71 Hayden Springer (USA) 71 71 Patton Kizzire (USA) 71 71 Matteo Manassero (Italy) 71 71 Joseph Bramlett (USA) 71 71 Mackenzie Hughes (Canada) 73 69 Matt Wallace (England) 71 71 Jackson Suber (USA) 70 72 Trevor Cone (USA) 71 71 -1 David Skinns (England) 73 70 Cameron Champ (USA) 70 73 Lanto Griffin (USA) 69 74 Aaron Wise (USA) 70 73 Min Woo Lee (Australia) 70 73 Andrew Putnam (USA) 74 69 Nicolai Hojgaard (Denmark) 71 72 Jason Dufner (USA) 74 69 Will Gordon (USA) 72 71 Sami Valimaki (Finland) 70 73 Scott Piercy (USA) 75 68 Matthieu Pavon (France) 71 72 Patrick Rodgers (USA) 73 70 0 Justin Lower (USA) 71 73 Emiliano Grillo (Argentina) 72 72 Adam Svensson (Canada) 68 76 Harrison Endycott (Australia) 68 76 John Pak (USA) 71 73 Antoine Rozner (France) 73 71 Michael La Sasso (USA) 68 76 Henrik Norlander (Sweden) 73 71 Ben Silverman (Canada) 74 70 Zac Blair (USA) 72 72 Adam Hadwin (Canada) 73 71 Beau Hossler (USA) 70 74 Mason Andersen (USA) 74 70 1 Rico Hoey (Philippines) 68 77 Akshay Bhatia (USA) 72 73 Ben Kohles (USA) 73 72 Niklas Norgaard (Denmark) 72 73 2 Paul Peterson (USA) 68 78 Sam Stevens (USA) 72 74 Ryan Palmer (USA) 74 72 Ryan Armour (USA) 77 69 Matthew Riedel (USA) 76 70 Cameron Huss (USA) 75 71 3 Isaiah Salinda (USA) 70 77 4 Brett Drewitt (Australia) 74 74 5 Alex Smalley (USA) 74 75 Tom Hoge (USA) 74 75 Camilo Villegas (Colombia) 72 77 6 Kevin Velo (USA) 75 75 7 Grant Landry (USA) 77 74

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Commanders star quarterback Jayden Daniels will be back in the starting role after a two-game injury absence when Washington visits the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Daniels has been sidelined since sustaining a sprained left knee in Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers. Washington coach Dan Quinn told reporters on Friday that Daniels would be the starter. The team also released the news later on social media. Daniels was a full practice participant all week and will wear a brace on the knee on Sunday. He had badly wanted to return this week as he is from San Bernardino, located about 75 miles away from where the Chargers play in Inglewood. Daniels has passed for 433 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 85 yards this season. Last season, Daniels was a force by completing 69 percent of his passes for 3,568 yards, 25 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He also rushed for 891 yards and six touchdowns, securing 55 first downs on 148 attempts while winning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Marcus Mariota started the past two games for the Commanders (2-2). He passed for 363 yards, three touchdowns and one interception and added 60 rushing yards and one score. Washington will be without receivers Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Noah Brown (groin/knee). McLaurin is missing his second straight game and Brown will be sidelined for the third consecutive contest. Commanders guard Sam Cosmi (knee) also was ruled out. The Chargers will be without rookie tackle Joe Alt (ankle) and receiver Derius Davis (knee). Guard Mekhi Becton (concussion), and tight ends Will Dissly (knee) and Tucker Fisk (toe) are questionable. –Field Level Media

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By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) – An FBI agent was relieved of duty for declining to arrange a "perp walk" of the bureau's former director, James Comey, in front of news media cameras after Comey was federally charged last month, four people briefed on the matter said on Friday. Comey was charged on September 25 with making false statements and obstructing a congressional investigation, in a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump's retribution campaign against his political enemies. An FBI spokeswoman declined to comment on personnel matters. Reuters could not immediately determine how or when senior FBI officials wanted to stage bringing Comey into the bureau's Washington field office. Only a summons to appear in court was issued in the case, and not an arrest warrant. However, defendants will often report to an FBI field office for booking after a court summons is issued. Comey, who has denied wrongdoing, is due to appear in court in Alexandria, Virginia, just outside Washington, on Thursday. An attorney for Comey declined comment. Trump fired Comey in 2017, early in his first term in office. He has since regularly assailed Comey's handling of the FBI investigation that detailed contacts between Russians and Trump's 2016 campaign. Trump has threatened to imprison his political rivals since he first ran for president in 2015, but the move against Comey marks the first time his administration has succeeded in securing a grand jury indictment against one of them. Trump's Justice Department is also investigating other antagonists, including New York Attorney General Letitia James and John Bolton, who served as a national security official in Trump's first term. (Reporting by Sarah N. Lynch; Editing by Leslie Adler)

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Oct 3 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directly approved military operations on two vessels last month that were part of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid and pro-Palestinian supporters, CBS News reported on Friday, citing two U.S. intelligence officials. Israeli forces on September 8 and 9 launched drones from a submarine and dropped incendiary devices onto the boats that were moored outside the Tunisian port of Sidi Bou Said, causing a fire, according to the report. (Reporting by Jasper Ward and Ismail Shakil; Editing by Chris Reese)

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Oct 3 (Reuters) – Advisers to Pakistani army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir have approached U.S. officials with an offer to build and run a port on the Arabian Sea, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing a plan seen by the newspaper. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. (Reporting by Abu Sultan in Bengaluru; Editing by Chris Reese)

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NETANYAHU ORDERED DRONE ATTACKS ON GAZA-BOUND HUMANITARIAN AID BOATS OFF TUNISIA -CBS NEWS

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