**Hamas Close to Deciding Response to Trump’s Gaza Deal, Source Tells ‘Post’**
It remains unclear whether or not President Donald Trump will enforce the “three or four days” deadline he previously set for a response regarding his Gaza deal.
US President Donald Trump was seen in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 30, 2025.
*(Photo Credit: REUTERS/KEN CEDENO)*
By AMICHAI STEIN, REUTERS
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https://www.jpost.com/international/article-869267
**Donald Trump Pushes to Cancel ‘South Park’ Over Controversial Penis Joke**
*Published: October 2, 2025, 4:05 p.m. ET*
Donald Trump is reportedly working behind the scenes to have the animated comedy *South Park* pulled from the air after the series ridiculed the size of his genitals — sparking fears in Hollywood of another politically motivated cancellation. This follows the highly controversial temporary axing of *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
The 79-year-old former U.S. president was mocked in the latest season of the long-running animated series, which depicted him naked and accompanied by a talking penis. While *South Park* has lampooned figures across the political spectrum for more than two decades, Trump is said to have taken extreme personal offense at this particular gag, with insiders claiming he is leaning on Paramount executives to shut the show down.
### Delayed Episode Fuels Speculation
Episode three of the current season was unexpectedly delayed this week, fueling speculation about possible White House pressure influencing the decision to postpone its airing. A source close to the production explained:
> “Trump has been fuming about the way *South Park* portrayed him. He’s convinced the writers are obsessed with humiliating him and is now trying to use back-channel pressure to make sure the show doesn’t survive.
>
> People on the team think it’s no coincidence that *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* was abruptly canceled after years of mocking Trump – and they fear *South Park* could be next.”
### Will ‘South Park’ Be Canceled?
The backlash intensified after a White House statement dismissed the series as “irrelevant for 20 years” — a remark that backfired by driving up viewership. Ratings for episode two of the new season doubled those of the premiere, underscoring the cultural impact of the controversy.
Another insider shared:
> “The president hates being made fun of, especially about his body. He sees the ‘tiny penis’ gag as crossing a line and is determined to punish the creators.
>
> The delay of episode three has sent shockwaves through the writers’ room. Everyone is braced for the possibility the plug could be pulled altogether.”
### Trump’s Warning to the Creators
The satire has not targeted Trump alone. Recent episodes also lampooned Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as a puppy killer whose surgically altered face slides off, and Vice President JD Vance was portrayed as a diminutive sidekick greasing up Satan. Both officials responded publicly, with Vance sarcastically commenting online:
> “Well, I’ve finally made it.”
However, Trump’s team is reportedly pursuing a different, more aggressive approach. A senior entertainment source revealed:
> “What’s alarming is that this isn’t just bluster. Trump has already shown with Colbert and Kimmel that he’s willing to interfere when executives need White House approval for corporate mergers.
>
> Now he’s signaling that Parker and Stone could face the same treatment unless the jokes stop.”
### ‘It’s Personal’
Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone signed a $1.5 billion deal with Paramount in 2021 to deliver new *South Park* episodes and films through 2027. Yet, in light of recent events, their deal looks far less secure.
The show has weathered controversy before — from caricatures of Saddam Hussein to episodes focusing on Scientology and Muhammad — but the threat of presidential retaliation is new territory.
A source close to the matter commented:
> “For Trump, it’s personal. He’s never forgiven late-night hosts for laughing at him, and he sees *South Park* as even more damaging because it appeals to younger viewers.
>
> After Kimmel’s cancellation, insiders believe Trump feels emboldened. He wants to make an example out of the show and scare other networks into line.”
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*Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.*
https://radaronline.com/p/donald-trump-secret-plan-to-cancel-south-park-over-joke/
It remains unclear whether US President Donald Trump will enforce the “three or four days” deadline he had previously set regarding the Gaza deal.
US President Donald Trump was seen in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 30, 2025. (Photo credit: REUTERS/KEN CEDENO)
By AMICHAI STEIN, REUTERS
**Donald Trump Works to Pull “South Park” from the Air Over Penis Gag**
*Published: October 2, 2025, 4:05 p.m. ET*
Donald Trump is reportedly working behind the scenes to have the animated comedy *South Park* pulled from the air after the long-running series ridiculed the size of his genitals. The move has sparked fears in Hollywood of another politically motivated cancellation, following the controversial temporary axing of *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
The 79-year-old U.S. president was mocked in the latest season of *South Park*, which depicted him naked and accompanied by a talking penis.
### Trump Is ‘Raging’ Over Penis Gag
While *South Park* has lampooned figures across the political spectrum for more than two decades, Trump is reported to have taken extreme personal offense at this particular gag. Insiders claim he is leaning on Paramount executives to shut the show down.
Episode three of the current season was recently unexpectedly delayed, fueling speculation that White House pressure is behind the decision to hold back the episode.
A source close to the production said,
*”Trump has been fuming about the way South Park portrayed him. He’s convinced the writers are obsessed with humiliating him and is now trying to use back-channel pressure to make sure the show doesn’t survive.”*
They added,
*”People on the team think it’s no coincidence that *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* was abruptly canceled after years of mocking Trump — and they fear *South Park* could be next.”*
### Will *South Park* Be Canceled?
The backlash began after a White House statement dismissed the series as “irrelevant for 20 years” — a line that ironically drove up viewership. Ratings for episode two of the new season doubled those of the season premiere, highlighting the cultural spotlight surrounding the controversy.
Another insider revealed,
*”The president hates being made fun of, especially about his body. He sees the ‘tiny penis’ gag as crossing a line and is determined to punish the creators.”*
They added,
*”The delay of episode three has sent shockwaves through the writers’ room. Everyone is braced for the possibility the plug could be pulled altogether.”*
### Trump’s Warning to *South Park* Creators
The show’s satire has not been limited to Trump. Recent episodes lampooned Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as a puppy killer whose surgically altered face slides off, and Vice President JD Vance was portrayed as a diminutive sidekick greasing up Satan. Both figures publicly responded, with Vance sarcastically messaging online: “Well, I’ve finally made it.”
However, Trump’s team is understood to be pursuing a different strategy.
A senior entertainment source explained,
*”What’s alarming is that this isn’t just bluster. Trump has already shown with Colbert and Kimmel that he’s willing to interfere when executives need White House approval for corporate mergers.”*
They continued,
*”Now he’s signaling that Parker and Stone could face the same treatment unless the jokes stop.”*
### ‘It’s Personal’ for Trump
Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone signed a $1.5 billion deal with Paramount in 2021 to deliver new *South Park* episodes and films through 2027. Yet their deal now looks less secure.
The show has withstood controversy before — from caricatures of Saddam Hussein to episodes on Scientology and Muhammad — but the threat of presidential retaliation introduces a new and unprecedented challenge.
An insider said,
*”For Trump, it’s personal. He’s never forgiven late-night hosts for laughing at him, and he sees South Park as even more damaging because it appeals to younger viewers.”*
Following the cancellation of *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*, insiders believe Trump feels emboldened. He wants to make an example out of *South Park* and scare other networks into line.
https://radaronline.com/p/donald-trump-secret-plan-to-cancel-south-park-over-joke/
Two Murdered, More Wounded in Manchester Synagogue Attack on Yom Kippur
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his horror following the attack on Jewish worshippers during Yom Kippur. He stated that he was “appalled” by the incident, which UK security forces are currently investigating as a terror attack.
The attack occurred near a synagogue in north Manchester, where a car was driven at pedestrians, and stabbings were reported. Authorities have confirmed multiple casualties, including two fatalities and several wounded individuals.
People gathered near the scene in response to the tragic event, seeking information and offering support to victims.
(Photo credit: REUTERS/PHIL NOBLE)
By MATHILDA HELLER
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-869251
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday stayed the investigation into a case arising from a scuffle inside the Maharashtra Assembly premises involving supporters of BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar and the Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction, including former state cabinet minister Jitendra Awhad.
### Interim Protection Granted to NCP Member
A bench comprising Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad, on October 1, restrained the Investigating Officer from proceeding further with the probe into the July 18 FIR registered at Marine Drive police station. This interim protection will continue until the petition is decided.
### Petition Filed Against Alleged Political Targeting
The court was hearing a plea filed by Nitin Hindurao Deshmukh, a member of the Pawar faction of the NCP. Deshmukh had been arrested in connection with the case but was granted bail by a magistrate on July 21.
His advocate, Rahul Arote, argued that the case was “baseless and politically motivated” and sought the quashing of the FIR. The plea alleged that the FIR was lodged with mala fide intent, asserting that the only claim against Deshmukh was that he had engaged in a quarrel and allegedly manhandled policemen who tried to intervene.
### Legal Arguments on Applicability of Charges
The petition emphasized that there was no allegation of assault or obstruction that could attract Section 132 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which penalizes assault on public servants. It also questioned the applicability of charges relating to unlawful assembly, affray, and use of criminal force, citing the absence of evidence indicating a common object or violent clash.
“At most, there was commotion and verbal altercation during the protest,” the plea stated.
### Entry with Valid Pass Highlighted
Deshmukh’s legal team further highlighted that he had entered the high-security Vidhan Bhavan with a valid entry pass, undermining any claims of unlawful intent.
The Bombay High Court has listed the matter for further hearing on November 12.
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**Mumbai: BMC Begins Restoration of Public Properties Damaged During Maratha Reservation Protest**
A month after thousands of Marathas across Maharashtra gathered in and around Azad Maidan in South Mumbai demanding reservation, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started the process of reinstating public properties damaged during the protests.
Significant locations affected during the demonstrations include beautified traffic islands, plants on major road dividers, carpet lawns, and other smaller green belts. These restoration works fall under the jurisdiction of the civic garden department and are expected to cost the public at least Rs 10 lakhs.
The BMC’s garden department has invited quotations from at least four contractors for reinstatement work at key sites such as dividers on Mahapalika Marg (near BMC headquarters close to Azad Maidan), DN Road, NS Road bus stop, Amar Jawan Traffic Island, and LT Road traffic island. The restoration efforts include planting new trees, creating fresh carpet lawns, and replacing damaged tiling.
An officer from the BMC garden department stated, “Many small plants in traffic dividers and traffic islands were damaged during the Maratha protest. Tiles and green carpets at these traffic islands have also suffered damage and need to be replaced. Since the rains are still ongoing, plants can be transplanted immediately.”
Each restoration project is estimated to cost around Rs 3 lakhs, bringing the total expenditure by the garden department for damage caused during the Maratha Morcha to at least Rs 10 lakhs.
The protest demanding Maratha reservation began on August 29 at Azad Maidan and continued until September 3, effectively bringing South Mumbai to a standstill with thousands of agitators joining from across the state. Following the protest, about 153 metric tonnes of garbage were collected, and the affected roads were thoroughly cleaned with water sprays and machines.
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Republican Senator Ted Cruz attempted to troll Democrats who refused to vote for the Republicans’ temporary spending bill by copying President Donald Trump’s racist video that superimposed a mustache and sombrero onto House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Taking to his X profile on Wednesday, Cruz indicated he would punish the 44 Senate Democrats who voted against the continuing resolution—which triggered a government shutdown—by placing sombreros and handlebar mustaches onto their photos. The two-minute-long video flashes altered photos of the Senators set to the 1993 pop song “Macarena.”
The idea appeared to be inspired by Trump’s recent AI-generated post mocking Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after their meeting in the Oval Office ahead of the shutdown to try and negotiate a deal. Trump’s video featured Jeffries, who is Black, as a stereotyped Mexican with a sombrero and mustache, alongside Schumer and a deepfake of Schumer’s voice. Jeffries called the video racist.
However, Vice President JD Vance excused the video as funny and claimed Trump was poking a little bit of fun at Democrats. Vance said he’d make a solemn promise that the sombrero memes will stop if the Democrats help Republicans reopen the government.
In keeping with the spirit of Vance’s promise, Cruz vowed to continue “Sombrero posting” as long as the shutdown remains. “The 44 Senate Democrats who voted for Schumer’s Shutdown should know that the Sombrero posting will continue until they re-open our government,” Cruz wrote in his Wednesday post.
The Independent has asked senators featured in the video for comment.
The Senate Democrats, joined by Republican Rand Paul and independent Bernie Sanders, voted against the continuing resolution on Tuesday evening out of protest because Republicans have refused to add Democrats-approved healthcare provisions to the temporary funding bill.
Democrats have blamed Republicans for the shutdown, saying they’re refusing to negotiate, thus backing them into a corner as they fight for those on Medicaid and low-income Americans using marketplace insurance.
Republicans have blamed Democrats for trying to add the healthcare provisions into an otherwise clean continuing resolution, meaning the bill does not seek to make dramatic changes to the current funding levels. Many Republicans have also falsely claimed Democrats want to give free health care to illegal aliens.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/ted-cruz-shutdown-trolls-democrats-sombrero-b2838074.html
Mumbai: With unrelenting showers lashing the city, organisers of the Dussehra Melava are reportedly preparing to scale down the number of speeches by party leaders.
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) is gearing up for the grand Dussehra Melava, its annual event at the traditional venue, Shivaji Park in Dadar West, starting at 5:00 PM. However, due to persistent rain, organisers are considering compressing the event’s timeline, which may reduce the opportunity for additional speakers.
As per media reports, only Uddhav Thackeray, Sanjay Raut, and Ambadas Danve are currently slated to address the gathering. Danve is expected to speak on the Marathwada famine. If weather conditions improve and the skies clear, Bhaskar Jadhav and Sushma Andhare may still be allowed to deliver their speeches.
The decision to shorten the program appears to be driven by concerns over logistics and crowd safety. Heavy downpours could hamper stage operations, microphone setups, audience management, and transit to and from the venue. Party insiders say the schedule is being kept flexible to allow for adjustments on the spot, depending on rainfall intensity.
Earlier, the Shiv Sena (UBT) faced criticism from the BJP over holding large public rallies amid flood conditions in parts of Maharashtra. BJP leaders suggested that funds allocated for the rally might be better utilized for relief efforts. In response, Sanjay Raut defended the rally, stating that such events have taken place even during inclement weather in the past, and emphasized the symbolic value of this Melava.
In the coming hours, organisers and security teams will closely monitor weather updates with the aim of striking a balance between fulfilling political rituals and ensuring public safety. If the rain persists, a minimum lineup featuring Thackeray, Raut, and Danve will likely be maintained, with other leaders standing by.
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Nagpur: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis were seen at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) centenary celebrations today in Nagpur, wearing the traditional RSS uniform. The duo stood alongside thousands of swayamsevaks as they recited the Sangh Prarthana at the organization’s grand Vijayadashami event.
The ceremony, held at the Reshimbagh ground, drew prominent dignitaries including RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, former President Ram Nath Kovind (the chief guest), and leaders from across the country. In his address, Bhagwat emphasised themes of self-reliance and the spirit of indigenous development, urging that dependence should not become a compulsion.
During the event, a ceremonial Shastra Puja (worship of weapons) was performed. Both traditional arms and replicas of modern tools like Pinaka rockets and drones were displayed, symbolizing a blend of heritage and modern challenges. In tribute to RSS founder Dr. K. B. Hedgewar, Kovind and Bhagwat offered floral respects.
For Gadkari and Fadnavis, wearing the RSS uniform was more than a symbolic gesture; it marked their participation in organizational traditions visibly. In video footage circulating online, Fadnavis and other Maharashtra leaders can be seen standing in perfect discipline, pledging in the Sangh garb alongside swayamsevaks.
In Nagpur, the significance of Vijayadashami is deepened by the convergence of two parallel traditions: the RSS’s annual Vijayadashami celebration, and the justice and equality movement led by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, whose mass conversion to Buddhism at Deekshabhoomi in 1956 also occurred on Dussehra. The city thus transforms into a melting pot of spiritual, cultural, and social expressions.
Against this backdrop, the RSS’s 100-year celebration acquired additional resonance, reinforcing traditions and signaling that its identity remains intertwined with the festival’s message of victory, discipline, and renewal.
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