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Israel blocks humanitarian aid to Gaza amid rising death toll despite cease-fire plan: Everything you need to know this Wednesday

Here is what happened yesterday and what to expect today, Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Israel blocks humanitarian aid to Gaza amid rising death toll despite cease-fire plan: Everything you need to know this Wednesday

Members of the Red Crescent stand near a trucks loaded with humanitarian aid on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, waiting to get access to the Gaza Strip, on Oct. 12, 2025. (Credit: AFP)

Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz.Follow L’Orient Today’s WhatsApp channel to stay up to date with the latest news.👈Some key things to watch today:Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is due to visit Moscow today.6:00 a.m. – General Security launches Phase 5 of the Syrian refugee return plan via Masnaa border, with international and local coordination, gathering at Sports City, Beirut.9:30 a.m. – Culture Minister meets ICRC Head of Delegation Agnes Durr.11:00 a.m. – Foreign Minister Joe Rajji receives Oman’s ambassador Dr. Ahmed al-Saeedi.2:00 p.m. – KCG hosts the 2025 "Anti-Financial Crimes Summit" under the patronage of Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar.2:00 p.m. – Bar Association holds a legal-humanitarian conference on reforming Lebanese prisons at...
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz.Follow L’Orient Today’s WhatsApp channel to stay up to date with the latest news.👈Some key things to watch today:Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is due to visit Moscow today.6:00 a.m. – General Security launches Phase 5 of the Syrian refugee return plan via Masnaa border, with international and local coordination, gathering at Sports City, Beirut.9:30 a.m. – Culture Minister meets ICRC Head of Delegation Agnes Durr.11:00 a.m. – Foreign Minister Joe Rajji receives Oman’s ambassador Dr. Ahmed al-Saeedi.2:00 p.m. – KCG hosts the 2025 "Anti-Financial Crimes Summit" under the patronage of Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar.2:00 p.m. – Bar Association holds a legal-humanitarian conference on reforming...