Trump’s so-called 20-point 'peace' plan seeks to entrench US–Israeli control over the Gaza Strip, with complicit Arab and Islamic states on board.

❗️AFP: Hamas weighs amendments to Trump’s Gaza plan amid mediator pressure

A source close to Hamas told AFP the group is considering changes to President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza, particularly clauses on disarmament and the departure of its fighters.

Intensive consultations are underway within Hamas leadership in Gaza and abroad, and with mediators in Doha. Four meetings were held Monday with Qatari and Egyptian officials, joined by Turkish representatives, where Hamas insisted on international guarantees for a full Israeli withdrawal and respect for a ceasefire.

Trump’s plan, backed by Netanyahu, calls for an immediate halt to the war once accepted, the release of captives and Palestinian prisoners, Hamas disarmament, and governance of Gaza by a technocratic committee under international oversight, including former British PM Tony Blair. Israel would gradually withdraw but retain a “security belt.”

According to AFP, there are two main views within Hamas: one favoring unconditional acceptance with mediators ensuring Israel’s compliance, and another rejecting disarmament and the forced removal of members, favoring conditional approval with clarifications.

No final decision has been made, with Hamas expected to announce its stance within days. Trump has threatened the movement with a “bleak fate” if it refuses, while Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani emphasized the plan needs more clarification, especially regarding Israeli withdrawal, stressing the priority is to end the war.

—❗️🇮🇱/🇵🇸 NEW: The Gaza 'Sumud' Flotilla will arrive at the coast of Gaza at 05:00 AM local time, if they are not intercepted

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— 🇺🇸/🇮🇱/🇶🇦 NEW: Following the Israeli attack on the Hamas headquarters in Doha, President Trump has signed an executive order promising security to Qatar

The full text of the executive order:

'The United States shall regard any armed attack on the territory, sovereignty, or critical infrastructure of the State of Qatar as a threat to the peace and security of the United States.

In the event of such an attack, the United States shall take all lawful and appropriate measures, including diplomatic, economic, and, if necessary, military, to defend the interests of the United States and of the State of Qatar.'

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Republican Senator Ted Cruz At A Senate Hearing: “How about we all come together and say let’s stop attacking pedophiles"

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❗️Israel blocks last remaining route linking Gaza City and south Gaza

This morning, the Israeli army announced it would close Al-Rashid Street, the last remaining route linking southern Gaza to Gaza City. Spokesman Avichay Adraee said movement south will still be allowed without inspection for those evacuating, but the closure cuts off the final corridor northward. For residents, this means the last road out of Gaza City is being sealed, tightening the siege as displacement and isolation deepen.

The Government Media Office in Gaza said Israel’s closure of Al-Rashid Street is part of its policy of siege and genocide against Palestinians. The road is a vital civilian artery linking governorates across the Strip, and its closure cuts off safe passage for thousands of displaced families.

The statement stressed that the move is intended to forcibly displace the population, endanger lives, and deprive Palestinians of their natural right to free movement.

It held Israel and the US fully responsible for the humanitarian consequences and called on the UN and international community to take urgent action to restore unrestricted civilian travel inside Gaza.

❗️Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary-General of the Palestinian National Initiative, described Trump’s Gaza plan as a “great disappointment” filled with “mines,” adding that it is a "recipe for the continuation of the war, rather than ending it."

He said it disregards Palestinian self-determination and avoids confronting the central issue of Israeli occupation.

❗️TRT World freelance journalist Yahya Barzaq was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Deir al-Balah in central Gaza.

Witnesses said he was uploading footage at a cafe while on assignment covering the war’s impact on civilians when the strike hit, killing him and at least five others.

❗️Palestinian women in Gaza recount sexual exploitation linked to aid sites and organizations

As Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens, women report being exploited by local men tied to aid organizations, who offered food, money, water, supplies, or jobs in exchange for sexual favors.

Six women shared their experiences with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Some men’s demands were explicit, “Let me touch you,” one woman recalled, while others were framed in 'terms' such as “I want to marry you” or “Let’s go together somewhere.”

Five of the women said they refused such advances, though psychologists told AP that others have at times agreed.

One widow described how, after giving her phone number to a man wearing a UNRWA uniform at a designated humanitarian zone in Mawasi, she began receiving late-night sexual calls. She reported the incident to UNRWA in Gaza but said she was told she needed recordings as proof, something her old phone could not provide.

🇾🇪 Yemeni Armed Forces announced early at dawn that it targeted the Dutch-flagged cargo ship Minervagracht, "owing to the violation of the entry ban into the ports occupied by the company that owns the ship."

It reported striking the vessel with a cruise missile, which directly hit the ship, igniting a fire and putting it at risk of sinking.

"Our great, struggling, and steadfast Yemeni people continue and will continue to support and defend the oppressed Palestinian people against the crime of the century.

The Yemeni Armed Forces affirm that their military operations are ongoing and will not be ceased until the aggression is halted and the blockade on the Gaza Strip is lifted."

❗️ US judge blocks Trump bid to deport pro-Palestine students

A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully by attempting to deport pro-Palestine student activists in order to silence criticism of Israel, violating their First Amendment rights.

Judge William Young, appointed under Ronald Reagan, condemned Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for abusing their powers, writing that Trump’s conduct broke his oath to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States” and amounted to a “full-throated assault on the First Amendment.”

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EPSTEIN HAD ACCOUNTS WITH WELLS FARGO, TD BANK AND FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO, SOURCES SAY -- WSJ

EPSTEIN ALSO HAD LARGE TRANSACTIONS WITH HONEYCOMB, BOOTHBAY AND OTHER INVESTMENT FIRMS, DOCUMENTS SHOW -- WSJ

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