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Former hostages and their families commemorate Oct. 7 in DC alongside members of Congress

Former hostages and their families gathered in Washington, DC, alongside members of Congress to commemorate the two-year anniversary of Hamas’s October 7 massacre. The event took place at the Sukkah of Hope, serving as a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle faced by hostages and their loved ones.

Multiple White House officials joined the Hostages and Missing Families Forum inside the sukkah to advocate for the release of all 48 remaining hostages. Their presence underscored the continued commitment at the highest levels of government to securing freedom for those still held captive.

The gathering was both a solemn remembrance and a call to action, highlighting the enduring impact of the tragedy and the urgent need for resolutions.

(Photo credit: Yoav Ginsburg/Walla)

— Jerusalem Post Staff
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-869691

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https://www.newamerica.org/new-america/events/the-us250-experience/

`Bombs its own people, sanctions genocidal mass rape`: India slams Pak at UNSC

“Every year, we are unfortunately fated to listen to the delusional tirade of Pakistan against my country, especially on Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian territory they covet,” the Indian envoy said.

“A country that bombs its own people, conducts systematic genocide, can only attempt to distract the world with misdirection and hyperbole,” Harish added. He further stated that the world sees through Pakistan’s propaganda.

On March 25, 1971, the Pakistani army launched a brutal crackdown involving widespread civilian killings throughout East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), code-named ‘Operation Searchlight’.

Harish addressed the council meeting chaired by Russia, asserting that India’s record on the “Women, Peace and Security” agenda is unblemished and unscathed.

India’s strong response in the council came after Pakistan raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir during its statement. The Pakistani delegate remarked, “To exclude Kashmiri women from the Women, Peace and Security agenda erases its legitimacy and undermines its universality.”

In his remarks, Harish emphasized that India remains unwavering in its commitment to the “Women, Peace and Security” agenda. He expressed India’s readiness to share its expertise with partners, particularly those in the Global South, fostering collective solutions to shared challenges.

Highlighting India’s consistent contribution to UN peacekeeping, Harish described it as an expression of the country’s commitment to global peace. “What distinguishes India’s peacekeeping legacy is not merely the scale of our contribution, but our pioneering recognition of women as indispensable agents of peace,” he said.

As early as the 1960s, India deployed women medical officers to the Congo, marking one of the earliest instances of women serving in UN peacekeeping operations. Harish noted that this was not merely a symbolic gesture but a practical acknowledgment that women’s perspectives, skills, and presence are essential to effective peacekeeping.

In February 2025, India hosted the International Conference on Women Peacekeepers from the Global South, bringing together women peacekeepers from 35 nations. The two-day gathering examined evolving challenges faced by women in peacekeeping operations, from addressing sexual exploitation and abuse to leveraging technology for enhanced effectiveness.

Harish emphasized that the conference was not merely a forum for discussion but a platform for developing actionable strategies to increase women’s participation and their impact in future peace missions.

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US Supreme Court’s new term will examine Trump’s presidential power

**US Supreme Court’s New Term to Examine Trump’s Presidential Powers**

*By Chanshimla Varah | October 7, 2025, 11:20 AM*

The United States Supreme Court opened its new term on Monday, with Chief Justice John Roberts swiftly rejecting over 800 pending appeals. Among these was a notable appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, who challenged her conviction for luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by her late partner, Jeffrey Epstein.

### Focus on Trump’s Expansive Presidential Power

Over the next ten months, a primary focus for the justices will be assessing former President Donald Trump’s broad claims of presidential power. Several key cases related to his administration’s actions are set to be heard this term.

### LGBTQ+ Rights: Therapy Ban Cases

One of the initial cases the court will review concerns state bans on therapy aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity. Nearly half of the U.S. states have enacted such bans, making this a critical case for LGBTQ+ rights nationwide.

### Trade and Tariff Case

On November 5, the court will hear a major case addressing Trump’s imposition of tariffs on imports. Two lower courts have ruled that Trump lacked the statutory authority to impose these tariffs, setting the stage for a significant Supreme Court decision.

### Authority Over Independent Agencies

In December, the court will consider a case regarding Trump’s authority to remove members of independent agencies at will. This case has the potential to overturn or significantly narrow a 90-year-old precedent surrounding presidential powers.

### Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

Another significant case pending before the court involves Trump’s executive order that sought to deny birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents who are either in the country illegally or temporarily. The Trump administration has appealed lower court rulings declaring this order unconstitutional. Arguments on this case may take place in late winter or early spring.

### Federal Reserve Board Dispute

The justices will also conduct an expedited review of Trump’s attempt to remove Lisa Cook from her position as a governor on the Federal Reserve Board, a key and influential institution in U.S. financial policy.

### National Guard Troop Deployment Legal Battle

The term will also see a legal dispute stemming from Trump’s efforts to seize control of state National Guard troops and deploy them in cities where he alleged rampant crime, despite opposition from local and state leaders. A federal court in Oregon has barred Trump’s proposed troop deployment to Portland, and an appeals court is set to review this decision in the coming days.

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As the Supreme Court embarks on this term, many of the cases will have far-reaching consequences on the bounds of presidential authority and the legal landscape surrounding policy and civil rights.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/world/new-supreme-court-term-will-examine-trump-s-presidential-power/story

US Supreme Court’s new term will examine Trump’s presidential power

**US Supreme Court’s New Term to Examine Trump’s Presidential Power**

*By Chanshimla Varah | October 7, 2025 | 11:20 AM*

The United States Supreme Court opened its new term on Monday, marking the beginning of what promises to be a significant judicial session. Chief Justice John Roberts commenced the term by rejecting over 800 pending appeals, including a notable case from Ghislaine Maxwell, who is challenging her conviction related to luring teenage girls for sexual abuse by her late partner, Jeffrey Epstein.

### Focus on Trump’s Presidential Power

A key focus over the next 10 months will be the Court’s examination of former President Donald Trump’s expansive claims of presidential authority. Several high-profile cases connected to Trump’s actions and executive orders are set to be heard, shaping the legal boundaries of presidential power.

### LGBTQ Rights and Conversion Therapy Ban

One of the early cases on the docket involves state bans on therapy aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity. Nearly half of the U.S. states have enacted such bans, and the Court’s ruling will have a major impact on LGBTQ rights nationwide.

### Tariffs Imposed by Trump

On November 5, the Supreme Court will hear a significant case revolving around Trump’s imposition of tariffs on imports. Two lower courts previously ruled that Trump lacked the statutory authority to impose these tariffs, and the Court’s decision will clarify the extent of presidential powers in trade matters.

### Case on Removing Independent Agency Members

In December, justices will consider arguments in a case regarding Trump’s authority to remove members of independent agencies at will. This case could overturn or drastically narrow a 90-year-old precedent, significantly altering administrative law.

### Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

The Court has also received a case concerning Trump’s executive order seeking to deny birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily. The Trump administration has appealed lower-court rulings that declared the order unconstitutional. This case might be heard later this winter or early spring.

### Federal Reserve Board Dispute

An expedited review is also expected regarding Trump’s attempt to remove Lisa Cook from her position as a governor on the Federal Reserve Board, a vital institution in U.S. financial policy.

### National Guard Troop Deployment Legal Battle

The latest legal battle involves Trump’s attempts to deploy state National Guard troops in cities with high crime rates, against objections from local and state officials. A federal court in Oregon recently barred Trump’s troop deployment to Portland, with an appeals court set to review that decision in the coming days.

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The Supreme Court’s upcoming term is set to define critical aspects of presidential power and constitutional interpretation, with several landmark cases involving former President Trump likely to have wide-ranging implications. Stay tuned for updates as these cases unfold.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/world/new-supreme-court-term-will-examine-trump-s-presidential-power/story

‘A Country That Bombs Its Own People’: India Slams Pakistan At UN, Accuses It Of ‘Systematic Genocide’

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, has accused Pakistan of conducting “systematic genocide,” while condemning the neighboring country for its actions at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

Speaking during the Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security on Tuesday, Ambassador Harish criticized Pakistan, calling it “a country that bombs its own people.” He accused Pakistan of attempting to distract the international community with “misdirection and hyperbole,” particularly regarding the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.

“Our pioneering record on the Women, Peace and Security agenda is unblemished and unscathed,” Harish stated. He further slammed Pakistan for its “delusional tirade” against India, especially concerning Jammu and Kashmir, which he reaffirmed as Indian territory.

The Indian envoy’s remarks came shortly after a Pakistani official at the UNSC alleged that Kashmiri women have endured sexual violence for decades. Responding to these claims, Harish highlighted Pakistan’s history of human rights violations, recalling Operation Searchlight in 1971, during which the Pakistani army reportedly sanctioned a campaign of genocidal mass rape affecting 400,000 women.

“The world sees through Pakistan’s propaganda,” he added, emphasizing India’s stance against the misinformation being spread.

The comments from India followed statements by Counsellor Saima Saleem of Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, who accused occupying forces of deploying sexual violence as a weapon of war against Kashmiri women over several decades.

India has also recently condemned Pakistan as a country with “one of the world’s worst human rights records.” New Delhi continues to assert firmly that Jammu and Kashmir “was, is, and shall forever remain” an integral part of India.
https://www.news18.com/india/a-country-that-bombs-its-own-people-india-slams-pakistan-at-un-accuses-it-of-systematic-genocide-9618604.html

‘A Country That Bombs Its Own People’: India Slams Pakistan At UN, Accuses It Of ‘Systematic Genocide’

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, has strongly accused Pakistan of conducting “systematic genocide” during a recent session at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

Speaking during the Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, Ambassador Harish condemned Pakistan, describing it as “a country that bombs its own people” and accusing it of using misdirection and hyperbole to distract the world. He referred to Pakistan’s “delusional tirade” against India, particularly concerning Jammu and Kashmir.

“Every year, we are unfortunately fated to listen to the delusional tirade of Pakistan against my country, especially on Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian territory they covet,” Harish stated. He emphasized India’s “pioneering record on Women, Peace and Security agenda” as “unblemished and unscathed.”

The Indian envoy highlighted Pakistan’s dark history, recalling Operation Searchlight in 1971, during which Pakistan’s army sanctioned a systematic campaign of genocidal mass rape against 400,000 women. “The world sees through Pakistan’s propaganda,” Harish added.

India’s response came shortly after a Pakistani official at the UNSC, Counsellor Saima Saleem from the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations, alleged that Kashmiri women have endured decades of sexual violence, which she described as a weapon of war used during the occupation.

In reaction, India reiterated its strong stance, having also recently condemned Pakistan as a country with “one of the world’s worst human rights records.” New Delhi continues to assert that Jammu and Kashmir “was, is and shall forever” remain an integral part of India.
https://www.news18.com/india/a-country-that-bombs-its-own-people-india-slams-pakistan-at-un-accuses-it-of-systematic-genocide-9618604.html

Federal Agents Accuse Chicago Man of Offering Money to Kill Senior Border Patrol Official

The Department of Homeland Security has identified the intended victim as Gregory Bovino.

Bovino has taken on a highly visible role in immigration enforcement campaigns in both Los Angeles and Chicago.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/us/chicago-charges-money-kill-bovino.html

Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible Gaza ceasefire

CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas prepared for indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday, as hopes for a possible ceasefire in Gaza grew following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement that a hostage release could be announced this week.

Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas attack that sparked the current war. President Donald Trump welcomed Hamas’s statement accepting some elements of the U.S. peace plan, which Israel has also expressed support for.

Under the plan, Hamas would release the remaining 48 hostages—about 20 believed to be alive—within three days. In addition, Hamas would relinquish power and disarm.

The delegation led by top Israeli negotiator Ron Dermer is scheduled to leave Monday for talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, according to Netanyahu’s office. An Egyptian official, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief reporters, confirmed that the Hamas delegation had arrived and said U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is joining the talks.

Discussions will focus on the proposed exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, Egypt’s foreign ministry said.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the situation as “the closest we’ve come to getting all of the hostages released.” Speaking on ABC’s *This Week*, he outlined two phases following Hamas’s acceptance of Trump’s framework: the release of hostages and Israel’s withdrawal in Gaza to the “yellow line,” where it stood in August.

Rubio told CBS that Hamas should release hostages as they are ready, and emphasized that bombardment needs to end to facilitate the release.

The U.S. plan also addresses Gaza’s future. In a text exchange with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Trump warned that there would be “complete obliteration” if Hamas remained in power there. Trump also texted that Netanyahu supports ending the bombing and achieving peace in Gaza but added, “soon on the rest.”

### Support for a Ceasefire Grows

Israeli government spokeswoman Shosh Badrosian told journalists that Netanyahu is in “regular contact” with Trump and stressed that the talks in Egypt “will be confined to a few days maximum.”

“I hope that we are closest to a hostage deal since the (ceasefire) deal in January,” said Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar in a speech.

Meanwhile, anxious relatives of hostages gathered near Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem, some urging Trump to continue applying pressure. Israel’s recent military offensive in Gaza City has heightened fears for the hostages’ safety.

“We cannot allow such a historic agreement to be sacrificed again,” said Michel Ilouz, father of hostage Guy Ilouz.

Across several European cities and other locations, hundreds of thousands marched in support of Palestinians. The foreign ministers of eight Muslim-majority countries issued a joint statement welcoming steps toward a possible ceasefire. They also emphasized their commitment to the return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza, the unification of Gaza and the West Bank, and reaching an agreement leading to a “full Israeli withdrawal” from Gaza.

Rubio told ABC that decisions regarding a governing structure or international group to manage Gaza can occur simultaneously with the initial phase of the ceasefire.

“That’s the part that I think is going to be a little tougher to work through, but that’s what’s going to provide permanency to the end of the conflict,” he said.

### At Least 12 Killed in Gaza on Sunday

Although Trump ordered Israel to stop bombing Gaza, residents and local hospitals reported that strikes continued across the territory.

Israeli government spokeswoman Badrosian confirmed that “certain bombings have actually stopped inside of the Gaza Strip.” However, Israel’s military chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, warned, “if the political effort does not succeed, we will return to fight.”

At least eight people were killed Sunday in multiple strikes in Gaza City, according to Shifa Hospital, which received the casualties. A security official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the strikes targeted Hamas militants posing a threat to Israeli troops.

Additionally, four people were shot dead near an aid distribution site in the southern city of Rafah, according to Nasser Hospital. Israel’s military denied involvement in that incident.

Doctors Without Borders confirmed the death of colleague Abed El Hameed Qaradaya, who was wounded in an attack last Thursday that killed another colleague in Gaza.

Gaza’s Health Ministry reported that the Palestinian death toll in the war reached 67,139 on Sunday, with nearly 170,000 injured. The ministry does not specify how many of those killed were civilians or combatants, but states that women and children make up about half of the dead.

The ministry is part of the Hamas-run government, and the United Nations and many independent experts consider its figures to be the most reliable estimate of wartime casualties.

Israel’s military has said it continues to dismantle Hamas infrastructure and warned residents not to return to northern Gaza.

“We’re on the brink, and we don’t know whether one will die of a strike or starvation,” said Mahmoud Hashem, a Palestinian father sheltering in a tent in Gaza City.

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Lidman reported from Tel Aviv, Israel. Associated Press writer Andrew Wilks contributed from Istanbul.

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https://fox5sandiego.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-israel-and-hamas-prepare-for-negotiations-in-egypt-ahead-of-possible-ceasefire/

‘Disgraceful’: Goldknopf slammed for comparing arrested haredi draft dodgers to hostages

‘Disgraceful’: Goldknopf Slammed for Comparing Arrested Haredi Draft Dodgers to Hostages

Yitzhak Goldknopf’s remarks have sparked outrage amid ongoing controversy in Israel regarding the issue of haredi conscription. As the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continue to face severe manpower shortages, the country approaches the second year of war, intensifying the debate over military service exemptions.

Goldknopf made the controversial comparison between arrested haredi draft dodgers and hostages, a statement that many have condemned as “disgraceful.” The backlash reflects the deep divisions surrounding the conscription of the haredi community, with national security concerns heightened during a time of conflict.

Yitzhak Goldknopf at a United Torah Judaism meeting at the Knesset, Jerusalem, May 19, 2025.

Photo credit: Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-869633