Polish activists return from Gaza flotilla, denounce Israeli ‘brutality’ and Warsaw’s inaction ,,,,,,,,,, “They treated us absolutely brutally. For several hours, I’m 73 years old, they tied my hands behind my back and put me on rocks,” Faris said. He added that during interrogation in an Israeli prison, the activists were questioned about possible links to Hamas. “Our problem is the occupation, which began 42 years before the founding of Hamas,” he said. “You won’t be able to kill us. And we don’t want to kill you either. We want a solution like in South Africa — a democratic state for all, regardless of religion.”
Polish activists return from Gaza flotilla, denounce Israeli ‘brutality’ and Warsaw’s inaction – Middle East Monitor
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Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza celebrate ceasefire news, joy in Tel Aviv Relative calm returns to Gaza for the first time in months, as Palestinians hope first phase of deal will end the war.
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Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza celebrate ceasefire news, joy in Tel Aviv
Relative calm returns to Gaza for the first time in months, as Palestinians hope first phase of deal will end the war.
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‘We are coming’: Aid activists plan to reach Gaza by Friday A spokesperson on board the Conscience vessel has promised it will continue its course towards Gaza in an effort to break Israel’s blockade and reach the besieged Palestinian enclave by Friday. “We are out here not only on the Conscience but also with eight other vessels from the Thousand Madleens organizations. We are just another wave of civilian vessels going to challenge Israel’s illegal blockade, siege and genocide on the Palestinian people,” Huwaida Arraf told reporters. The Conscience is specifically dedicated to healthcare and media workers under fire in Gaza, she said. “We have dozens of each on this boat. These two professions are targeted in Gaza,” Arraf said, adding that they’re “being killed, are being tortured” and “their families are being targeted”. “And we are sailing here to say to the world that this must end. The world must rise up and ensure that it ends by sanctioning Israel.” Arraf also addressed the people of Gaza: “You are not alone. We are coming. We are trying to reach you.”
Al Jazeera
Updates: Israel and Hamas begin indirect Gaza war talks in Egypt
Israeli continues to attack Palestinians in Gaza as delegations from Hamas, Israel and mediators convene in Egypt.
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"Around 700 attend pro-Palestine Action demonstration in Trafalgar Square An organiser for Defend Our Juries said she estimates around 700 protesters are in Trafalgar Square showing their support for banned Palestine Action. Several protesters have already been arrested and are being taken to the south-west side of Trafalgar Square, where officers and police vehicles are waiting to process the arrests." ,,,, "Vicar arrested at Trafalgar Square A vicar has been arrested and carried out by police among crowds at a protest in central London. The woman was sat with her eyes closed and holding a poster which said “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action”. A police officer told the woman in Trafalgar Square she was under arrest and asked her to stand before other officers helped carry her out of crowds. Some people in the crowd called police “shameful” and one said to officers “thanks for protecting us” as the woman was taken away."
The Independent
‘Enough is enough’ says chief of police federation over Palestine Action rally
Met Police said many of those arrested needed carrying away after they refused to walk from Trafalgar Square – but Amnesty International says arr...
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"Israel arrests more than 20 journalists on Gaza flotilla Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned Israel’s detention of journalists, who were among hundreds of activists seized from vessels in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. The Paris-based media watchdog said there were more than 20 foreign reporters on board the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set sail last month for Gaza, where the United Nations says famine is taking place. The journalists were arrested between Wednesday and Thursday when the Israeli navy began intercepting the boats ferrying politicians and activists towards Gaza, RSF said. Vessels with more than 450 people on board had been prevented from reaching the Gaza Strip by the Israeli navy. “Arresting journalists and preventing them from doing their work is a serious violation of the right to inform and be informed,” said Martin Roux, head of the group’s crisis desk. “RSF condemns the illegal arrest of the news professionals who were on board these ships to cover a humanitarian operation of unprecedented scale.”"
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Updates: Israel bombs Gaza homes; Hamas responds to Trump proposal
These were the updates from Israel's war on Gaza on Friday, October 3, 2025.
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