The Gaza Strip-based Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has responded to a 20-point proposal forwarded by Donald Trump, which the US president says is aimed at ending the Israeli regime’s ongoing war of genocide on the coastal sliver.

The movement provided its response through a statement on Friday after “extensively studying” the plan and conducting “in-depth consolations” with various Palestinian factions as well as “out of keenness to stop the aggression and the war of extermination.”

The group also said it had come up with the response “based on national responsibility and out of concern for the constants, rights, and supreme interests of our people.”

As part of the response and for the sake of enabling cessation of the warfare and realization of withdrawal of the invading Israeli forces, Hamas said it agrees to “release all Israeli captives, living and deceased.”

The group, however, asserted that the release would take place “provided that the field conditions for the exchange process are secured.”

Accordingly, the group said, it is ready to enter negotiation with mediators towards realizing the purpose.

Elsewhere in the statement, Hamas said it approves of “handing over the administration of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian body of independents (technocrats) based on Palestinian national consensus and based on Arab and Islamic support.”

Nevertheless, the group stated that the rest of the provisions mentioned in Trump’s proposal had to be agreed upon “through a comprehensive Palestinian national framework of which Hamas will be a part and to which it will contribute with full responsibility.”

It attributed the latter part of its decision to those provisions being linked to a comprehensive national position and based on relevant international laws and resolutions.

Earlier, the movement had expressed skepticism concerning the proposal, asserting that due to the sensitive nature of the elements involved, its response would be a distinctively collective one integrating the opinions of various Palestinian factions.

It had identified the matters at stake as the future of the Palestinian issue, Palestinians’ rights, core principles, and political identity, saying it would provide a conclusive answer following additional consultations with Palestinian groups.

(This item will be updated).

Translation of the title within the video -> Protests against the monarchy in Morocco begin to turn into a popular uprising.

✊🏽The exploited class takes to the streets across Morocco in protest against the bloody monarchical regime, in protest against the impoverishment of the population caused by capitalist plunder perpetrated by Euro-American imperialism with the complicity of the monarchy and the local oligarchy.

The demonstrations erupted after the deaths of several young women due to poor hospital conditions and lack of access to adequate medical care.

While the monarchical regime allocates billions to build stadiums for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, essential public services, health, and education continue to be degraded.

The Moroccan monarchy and bourgeoisie were among the first to normalize relations with the Israeli colonial entity, establishing trade and even military agreements.

The repressive forces of the monarchy have killed several protesters in a criminal attempt to stifle the protests. But the struggle continues.

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🚨 THE ULTIMATE CONSERVATIVE HYPOCRISY EXPOSED 🚨

Red state farmers who spent decades voting against government assistance are now BEGGING for bailouts after their own votes destroyed their livelihoods. This isn't just political irony - it's economic suicide on a massive scale.

🔥 THE BRUTAL REALITY:

• Farm bankruptcies UP 55% in 2024
• 181 Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies filed in just 6 months of 2025
• Record $561.8 BILLION in farm debt
• Indiana: Record soybean harvest, ZERO buyers
• John Deere: $600 million in tariff costs, hundreds of layoffs
• Iowa: 30% jump in farm equipment auctions

💸 THE CONSERVATIVE CONTRADICTION: These are the same farmers who:

• Voted for tariffs that destroyed their markets
• Criticized urban food stamp recipients
• Opposed government assistance programs
• Now demand agricultural welfare to survive

📊 THE DEVASTATING NUMBERS:

• China bought $12.6B in US soybeans in 2024
• China bought $0 in US soybeans in 2025
• Equipment costs UP 60% in 8 years
• Corn farmers facing $180/acre losses in 2026
• 6,000+ acres of Iowa farmland up for auction in September alone

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Yemen’s Ansarullah movement has officially declared the end of a truce with Washington.

The movement says American oil companies will be targeted, a move that signals a return to confrontation after months of reduced hostilities in regional waters.

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Susan "Zue" Jernstedt, Greg Stoker, Zuleyka "Mo" Rivera, Phil Tottenham and Jessica Clotfelter believed to have been seized by Israeli forces after contact was lost with them, coordinator of the Ohwayla vessel tells TRT World.

Washington, DC — Five US veterans, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to break Israel's Gaza siege, are believed to have been abducted by Israeli troops and taken to Ashdod port.

Rebecca Roberts, coordinator of the Ohwayla vessel, told TRT World that she could not confirm the fate of the veterans immediately, but believes they have been seized by Israeli forces after contact was lost with them.

"We believe they were detained along with the around 500 activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla and transferred to the Ashdod port," said Roberts, an Army veteran, and the member and organising manager of About Face: Veterans Against the War.

About Face: Veterans Against the War is a veterans' advocacy group formed in 2004, opposing the US invasion and occupation of Iraq from 2003-2011. Membership includes post-9/11 veterans.

"After Israeli authorities initially denied access and began hearings without prior consultation, Adalah's legal team has now entered the port and will carry out consultations," she said.

Adalah is a human rights organisation and legal centre based in Israel.

Adalah's legal team informed TRT World that there are currently no updates regarding the US veterans' situation.

"We don't have any updates yet, our lawyers are still inside the Ashdod port (have been for the last 8 hours or so) providing consultations," Adalah's team said.

Among the US military veterans are Susan "Zue" Jernstedt, Greg Stoker, Zuleyka "Mo" Rivera, Phil Tottenham and Jessica Clotfelter.

Roberts stated they were aboard the Ohwayla, the flotilla's lead vessel.

In an Instagram video, prior to his abduction, Stoker reported that a dozen Israeli naval vessels, with transponders off, approached his vessel early on Thursday.

"They are currently hailing our vessels, telling us to turn off our engines and await further instructions or our boats will be seized and we will face the consequences," he says in the video.

Last contact

Roberts said that contact with the veterans occurred about 40 minutes before their GPS tracker's last update.

"Our last direct contact with the participants was at 00:14 UTC. Their GPS tracker had last updated at 00:57 UTC, and the cameras on their boat, the Ohwayla, went out at 01:04 UTC," she said.

"At the time the cameras went out, they had been evading the IOF barge and were the lead boat of the flotilla, less than 40 miles out from the shores of Gaza."

She said that by the time cameras were cutting out, Israeli Naval Forces had started to attack the boats and abduct the activists.

"As the cameras were cutting out, they were being spotlit by an IOF vessel, and were in position with their hands up, prepared to be intercepted," she said.

The Global Sumud Flotilla has reported that Israeli forces attacked and seized 28 ships carrying crucial food aid for besieged Palestinians.

Over 450 activists from 47 countries were seized after being forcibly taken from vessels.

The activists on the vessels were forcibly taken from their ships by the Israeli forces, Global Sumud Flotilla said, describing their detention as "unlawful abduction."

So far, only one vessel, Mikeno, has been reported to have reached Gaza.

Marinette, as the last remaining boat of the Global Sumud Flotilla, continues to sail towards Gaza.

'Interconnected struggles'

Roberts cited one of the veterans, likely in Israeli jail, Zue Jernstedt, regarding their motivation for joining this humanitarian mission.

"To quote a participant who is currently assumed to be detained, Zue Jernstedt said that she joined to show that people can change — it's never too late to stand up for humanity," Roberts said.

She said that, as veterans, they perceive their struggles as interconnected, stemming from a shared system of global oppression.

"We as veterans have misguidedly signed up to risk our lives before, but on behalf of enabling oppression and exploitation," she said.

"Having seen the reality of the devastating impact of militarism, the US veterans joined the Global Sumud Flotilla to establish a humanitarian corridor to ease the suffering of their fellow humans in Palestine."

She added that the Israeli blockade and starvation faced by Palestinians are facilitated by the financial and military support from the US government, funded by US taxpayers.

"So we see it as our real duty to stand with Palestine, to stand with humanity," she said.

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Only english language article I could find, this is the second general strike in 2 weeks time.

In late September, the 29th annual International Seminar "PARTIES AND THE NEW SOCIETY," organized by the Mexican Labor Party, took place in Mexico. This year, representatives of communist and leftist parties from over 100 countries on all continents attended the seminar. The main topics of discussion were globalization, anti-fascist activities, a multipolar world, and socialist movements.

Russia and the Communist Party of the Russian Federation were represented at this prestigious forum of global left-wing forces by Alexei Leskin, member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation and First Secretary of the Samara Regional Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation. His speech, delivered on the first day of the seminar, raised the important issue of uniting progressive forces in the fight against global fascism. Leskin noted that the Communist Party of the Russian Federation was one of the first in Russia to wage the fight against the "brown plague." In 2023, the First International Anti-Fascist Forum was held in Minsk together with the Communist Party of Belarus. The Forum's participants, representatives of communist parties from 50 countries, adopted a Memorandum for the unification of the peoples of the world, "Protect Humanity from Fascism!" And in April of this year, the Communist Party of the Russian Federation held the Second International Anti-Fascist Forum in Moscow, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the victory over fascism. It was attended by 164 delegations – representatives of communist, workers', and left-wing parties and organizations from 91 countries. The Forum delegates concluded that today, the most important task for all right-thinking forces is to stop neo-Nazism, punish rapists and murderers, and put imperialists in their place. In the 21st century, humanity once again faces a fateful choice: socialism or barbarism. Only a decisive turn toward humanism, social responsibility, justice, and, ultimately, socialism, can improve the situation.

A. Leskin thanked Mexico for its wise position regarding Russia – Mexico does not join anti-Russian sanctions and continues to develop constructive cooperation with us.

Concluding his speech, the Russian communist said: "I am confident that everyone present here, representatives of various parties, are people with an active civic position! Together, we must intensify our principled struggle and unity of action. The ashes of those who perished in the fight against Nazism knock on the heart of every honest person. They call us to unite in the battle to prevent further crimes of imperialism, for a happy future for children around the world."

Some pictures of the event:

RABAT, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Two people were killed and others injured in Lqliaa, near Agadir, when security forces used firearms to prevent a group of individuals from stealing their weapons on Wednesday night, local authorities said, in an incident that marks a deadly turn in anti-government protests that initially rallied for social justice reforms.

The protests, which began Saturday with demands for better education and healthcare, have been organized online by a loosely formed, anonymous youth group calling itself “GenZ 212.” The group has used platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and the gaming app Discord to mobilize support.

Security forces had to use firearms in self-defense after tear gas failed to stop the group from storming into the security forces (gendarmerie) facility, local authorities said.

Armed with knives, the group managed to set fire to a part of the facility and to a vehicle, forcing security forces to use firearms in self-defense, said local authorities, who did not specify how many were injured.

The GenZ 212 movement is inspired by similar youth-led protests in Asia and Latin America. Membership in GenZ 212’s Discord server surged from around 3,000 last week to more than 130,000 today, reflecting the rapid growth of the youth-led protest movement.

Authorities initially responded with attempts to quash the rallies, but the demonstrations escalated into widespread unrest on Tuesday night. Reuters images showed security forces encircling protesters forcefully hauling them into vans.

The Interior Ministry said, opens new tab 263 members of security forces and 23 civilians were injured during Tuesday's clashes.

WAVE OF YOUTH ANGER

On Wednesday night, violence spread to Salé, near the capital Rabat, where groups of young men in densely populated neighborhoods hurled stones at police, looted shops, set banks ablaze, and torched police vehicles, according to witnesses.

In Tangier, on the Strait of Gibraltar, young men threw stones at security forces.

Smaller towns in the Souss region near Agadir saw for the second consecutive night some of the most intense unrest. In Sidi Bibi, masked youths burned the commune headquarters and blocked a main road, said local resident Hassan Berkouz.

South of Agadir in Biougra, a bank was ransacked and shops damaged.

"I was in the cafe watching PSG vs Real Madrid match when young men started hurling stones at shops. We watched the game still inside the closed cafe," Abdeslam Chegri, a local civil society activist, said.

Morocco's tourist hub Marrakech saw violent clashes as protesters burned a police station, according to local media LeDesk.

The recent wave of youth anger was sparked by earlier protests in Agadir over poor hospital conditions, which quickly spread to other cities.

In Taroudant, usually a quiet town east of Agadir, demonstrators clashed with security forces, attacked shops and burned cars.

By contrast, peaceful demonstrations were held in Casablanca, Morocco's economic capital, and in the eastern cities of Oujda and Taza.

Protesters there called for Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch to resign and chanted slogans such as “The people want an end to corruption."

Morocco's unemployment rate stands at 12.8%, with youth unemployment reaching 35.8% and 19% among graduates, according to the national statistics agency.

While Morocco has seen recurring peaceful protests over economic and social grievances, this week's unrest is the most violent since the 2016–2017 demonstrations in the northern Rif region.

Earlier in the day, the Interior Ministry said it would uphold the right to protest within legal boundaries and pledged to respond with "restraint and self-control, avoiding provocation."

On Tuesday, in posts on social media sites discussing the protests, the "GenZ 212" group said it rejected violence and was committed to continuing peaceful protests. It said it had no conflict with the security forces, only with the government.

So far, 409 people have been taken into police custody following the unrest and 193 will face trial - mostly on bail - on charges including arson, ransacking, attacking security forces, according to the prosecutor.

In response to the illegal seizure of the Sumud flotilla to Gaza, thousands are protesting in several countries in solidarity with Gaza.

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Source -> https://xcancel.com/Nexo_Latino/status/1973492527690031576#m

Flotilla, the CGIL (Italian General Confederation of Labour) announced this evening a nationwide general strike for all public and private sectors for the entire day of Friday, October 3rd.

The attack on civilian vessels carrying Italian citizens represents an extremely serious matter. It is a blow to the very constitutional order that impedes humanitarian action and solidarity with the Palestinian population, subjected by the Israeli government to a veritable genocide. It is a direct attack on the safety and security of the workers and volunteers on board. It is not only a crime against defenseless people, but it is also serious that the Italian government has abandoned Italian workers in open international waters, violating our constitutional principles.

During the general strike, the CGIL (Italian General Confederation of Labour) announced, "essential services will be guaranteed, as established by sector regulations."

"FIOM," a statement from the past few hours read, "will participate in the general strike and will be on the streets of every city to support the Global Sumud Flotilla and stop the genocide of the Palestinian people. The Israeli army's attack on dozens of civilian vessels engaged in solidarity and humanitarian action towards the people of the Gaza Strip is extremely serious and unprecedented. As always, metalworkers are on the front lines in the fight against war, for humanity, for dignity, for solidarity, and for the restoration of international law. We call on the Italian government to intervene to defend the constitutional rights of its citizens engaged in humanitarian action, sanction the Netanyahu government, block trade and military agreements with Israel, and formally recognize the State of Palestine."

Meanwhile, throughout Italy, since this evening, when news broke of Israel's halt to the Flotilla, demonstrations have been underway, bringing thousands of people to the streets. In Naples, at 8:30 PM, protesters blocked the central station, bringing rail traffic to a standstill. Traffic resumed shortly before 11:00 PM following the intervention of law enforcement.

Upon hearing the news of the Israeli Navy's blockade of the Global Sumud Flotilla, thousands of people took to the streets to demonstrate their solidarity with the detained crews. In Rome, Milan, Turin, Naples, Genoa, Florence, and many other cities, activists, students, associations, unions, and citizens quickly gathered via chat rooms and social media. A river of people waving Palestinian flags.

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We’ve detected 20+ unidentified vessels on our radar, just 3 nautical miles ahead of our fleet.

This may signal a potential naval blockade. But let it be clear: we will not be intimidated by threats, harassment, or efforts to protect Israel’s illegal siege on Gaza.

Updates will follow

Source -> https://t.me/globalsumudflotilla/565

Despite the fact that the majority of UEFA's executive committee members are in favor of suspending Israel for the genocide against the Palestinian people, both at the national and club levels, European football's governing body decided to postpone that decision. This follows US President Donald Trump's announcement of his 20-point plan to address the situation in Gaza, according to Sky Sports.

"Attempts to get UEFA to vote on Israel's suspension from European football are on hold," the outlet reported, while Donald Trump awaits a response from those involved.

According to Sky Sports, there is a consensus among European football leaders that imposing sanctions against Israel during the Gaza negotiations would be the "wrong move."

It is reported that some members of the UEFA Executive Committee had expected a vote on Israel, but an emergency meeting was not called.

The Times newspaper reported on September 25 that a majority of committee members favored suspending Israel. It was presumed that this decision could be made this week.

The Guardian , for its part, clarified that the sanction would not affect jointly organized competitions, such as World Cup qualifying, which is carried out in conjunction with the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA).

Previously, UN experts independently urged FIFA and UEFA to suspend the Israeli national team's participation in international competitions, including at the club level, as a necessary measure to address the ongoing genocide in the occupied Palestinian territory.

The UN's international commission of inquiry has released a report stating that Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip constitute genocide.

The situation is very clear to the president of the Norwegian Football Association, Lise Klaveness, whose team will be Israel's next opponent in the World Cup qualifiers.

Klaveness bluntly called for Israel to be suspended from international football, demanding it before the UEFA vote scheduled for this week was postponed.

Norway will face Israel on October 11 in Oslo in a World Cup qualifier, where a win for the hosts would virtually seal their qualification for next year's tournament in Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

The federation president, who also sits on UEFA's executive committee, ruled out a boycott of the match, but said sanctions are necessary.

"I'm working on the issue from a principled perspective, but we won't boycott on our own. A boycott would only result in Israel going to the World Cup instead of us," Klaveness said on the Norwegian podcast Pop and Politics.

"In general, we're now working to have Israel sanctioned. We believe it should be, and it's about enforcing the rules.

"Personally, I think that since Russia is out, Israel should be too. As the president of football, you can have personal opinions, and I certainly have mine," Klaveness added.

“First of all, it's incredibly difficult to play against a country where the word genocide is involved, because after all, it's their flag and national anthem that are still present.”

In addition, the president of the Turkish Football Federation, Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu, wrote to FIFA, UEFA, and the heads of national football associations requesting a ban on Israel participating in international competitions, local media reported.

While the leaders of sports organizations take a stand, fans are lobbying during matches or competitions to sanction Israel as an urgent measure in the face of the genocide in Palestine. This Tuesday, during a Champions League match between Turkey's Galatasaray and England's Liverpool in Istanbul, supporters of the home team unfurled a monumental banner that read: "Humanity lost its conscience in Gaza."