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BREAKING | Saudi-led coalition claims interception of two drones over Riyadh Air defense systems allegedly intercepted and destroyed two hostile drones in the capital region of Riyadh, according to official statements issued by Saudi-led coalition spokesperson Major General Turki al-Maliki. Maliki provided no operational details regarding the launch origins or specific targets of the unmanned aerial vehicles, confirming only that coalition forces engaged the drones before they reached their intended destinations.

Saudi Arabia’s economy shrinks by 3.8 percent amid oil sector losses Saudi energy facilities came under heavy Yemeni fire after Riyadh escalated its decade-long war against Yemen earlier this year

❗️Speaking at Taglit-Birthright Israel’s global business summit in Tel Aviv, former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen openly criticized Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, questioning the de facto Saudi leader's political maturity. According to an i24 correspondent, when asked to share his opinion on the Saudi Crown Prince, Cohen remarked that MbS "is probably not a mature enough person," before adding, "don't quote me."

❗️International crude oil prices extended sharp losses today as market fears of immediate regional escalation eased following reports of accelerated Qatari-mediated negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Global benchmark Brent North Sea crude dropped 6.1 percent to settle at $106.54 a barrel, while US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 6.3 percent to trade at $97.56 a barrel.

Israeli opposition leaders rally behind Eisenkot as PM amid government formation talks Opposition politician Avigdor Liberman says he rejects forming a government with Netanyahu or with Israeli-Palestinian parties

❗️Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei held a phone consultation with Russian President Vladimir Putin today to coordinate stances as the threat of US military strikes against the Islamic Republic escalates. During the exchange, reported by Fars News Agency, Rezaei expressed Tehran's appreciation for Moscow's firm diplomatic support and backing of the "perseverance and resilience of the Iranian people" in the face of western pressure and regional military build-ups.

Israeli attacks damaged nearly a quarter of Lebanon's agricultural land South Lebanon has lost more than 70 percent of its livestock as a result of the Israeli war on the country

BREAKING | Israeli warplanes launch a second airstrike on the outskirts of Aita al-Jabal, in southern Lebanon.

❗️'War is coming': European and Arab officials warn US buildup around Gulf bases invites devastating Iranian response According to reporting by Reuters and statements delivered at the annual Manama Dialogue security conference in Bahrain, western and Arab diplomats warn that Washington's massive troop and asset concentration across bases in West Asia has brought the region to the brink of open war. European officials confirmed that US forces have assembled enough military hardware to strike Iran at short notice—potentially immediately following Tuesday's US midterm elections—prompting one senior European official in close contact with Gulf leaders to warn flatly that "war is coming" and that "nobody is in favour of this war." The prospect of renewed US aggression has confronted regional governments with a grim reality: the extensive network of US military bases established under the guise of security has instead transformed host nations into prime targets for Iranian retaliatory strikes. Earlier waves of combat demonstrated that Tehran's precision missile capabilities can easily bypass western air defense systems to strike critical US garrisons and adjacent energy infrastructure, exposing the structural vulnerability of Washington's militarized footprint across the Gulf. Discussions among security policymakers in Manama highlighted growing frustration among regional states forced to bear the catastrophic economic and operational costs of an unwanted confrontation. Despite diplomatic shuttling by Qatari and Turkish mediators seeking to bridge terms over the Strait of Hormuz blockade, Gulf leaders fear that any subsequent US attack will trigger an uncontainable Iranian response, destroying energy facilities and permanently unraveling the US-led security framework in West Asia.

BREAKING | Israeli warplanes target the outskirts of Aita al-Jabal, in southern Lebanon. Israeli attacks across south Lebanon have continued without pause since midnight, ranging from airstrikes and home demolitions to artillery shelling.

❗️Israel commits nearly 6,000 violations of Gaza 'ceasefire,' killing 1,593 Palestinians Israel has committed 5,989 violations of the US-backed ceasefire in Gaza since it took effect on 11 October 2025, including 753 violations in October 2026 alone, according to Gaza’s Government Media Office. The violations have included repeated shootings, airstrikes, home demolitions, military incursions, and arrests. During October, Israeli forces carried out 346 shooting incidents, 310 bombardments, 64 home demolitions, 21 military incursions, and 12 arrests, killing 145 Palestinians and injuring 672 others. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, 1,593 Palestinians have been killed and 5,748 injured since the so-called ceasefire began, while 847 bodies have been recovered. Over the past 48 hours alone, Gaza’s hospitals received 15 bodies, including 11 people newly killed, two who succumbed to their injuries, and two recovered from beneath the rubble, alongside 38 wounded Palestinians. Gaza’s Government Media Office also reported severe Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid and movement, with only 77,657 of the 232,800 agreed-upon trucks entering Gaza since the ceasefire began, representing just 33.3 percent of the required total. In October, only 3,777 of 18,600 agreed-upon trucks entered, including just 247 fuel trucks, while movement through the Rafah crossing reached only 19.1 percent of agreed levels. The office condemned Israel’s continued attacks and restrictions, held Israel and its supporters, particularly the US administration, responsible, and called on international mediators to intervene, end the violations, and ensure the unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid and fuel.

❗️An injured Palestinian child in occupied Hebron was forced to wait over an hour and a half for emergency medical treatment due to Israeli military access restrictions, according to Palestinian human rights activist Issa Amro. The child sustained a severe leg fracture after falling while walking home from school, but Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) first responders were prevented from reaching the child because Israeli occupation forces require pre-approved military clearance and coordination before medical vehicles can enter designated Palestinian neighborhoods under siege or military control.

‘Our bombs killed hostages’: Israel's former military chief admits airstrikes killed captives held in Gaza Herzi Halevi rejected allegations that the 7 October Hamas attack resulted from 'internal betrayal'

BREAKING | Commercial oil tanker catches fire after striking naval mine in Strait of Hormuz A commercial oil tanker transiting through a designated restricted zone east of the Strait of Hormuz caught fire after striking a naval mine, according to official statements issued by the Iranian Navy. Iranian naval command confirmed that the vessel was navigating through an unsafe maritime exclusion zone and had intentionally deactivated its automatic identification and positioning systems prior to the explosion.

VIDEO | Activists from People Against Genocide broke into Ultra I&C’s Hertfordshire arms facility in the UK earlier today, destroying military satellite equipment destined for Israel. The action was timed to mark the 109th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, which paved the way for the colonization of Palestine.

⭕️ An Israeli airstrike targeted a vehicle in the Tal al-Hawa neighborhood of western Gaza City, killing one Palestinian and wounding five others.

Trump in search of 'fall guy' for Iran war debacle: Report The president is reportedly ‘questioning allies’ on the performances of War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Join Chiefs of Staff chairman Dan Caine

VIDEO | An Israeli drone seen over the southern Lebanese city of Tyre moments ago.

❗️Lieberman backs Eisenkot for Israeli prime minister, Lapid for Knesset speaker amid coalition deadlock Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Lieberman announced on Monday that his party will recommend Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot for Israeli prime minister and support Yair Lapid for Knesset speaker, following last week's elections. Lieberman said his priority was forming a government as quickly as possible to avoid another election, warning that a minority government would collapse within a year and allow Benjamin Netanyahu to return to power. Lieberman also announced plans to begin collecting signatures next Tuesday to replace current Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana of Netanyahu's Likud party, accusing him of violating parliamentary rules. Opposition leaders are reportedly seeking to remove Ohana after the new Knesset is sworn in on 10 November, potentially giving them greater control over legislation, parliamentary votes, and committee appointments. The election results left Netanyahu's bloc with 53 seats and the opposition bloc with 48, neither securing the 61 seats required for a parliamentary majority. However, the Palestinian parties, which won 19 seats, have expressed willingness to cooperate with the opposition to replace Netanyahu. Their support could bring Eisenkot's potential recommendations to 67, allowing President Isaac Herzog to grant him the mandate to form a government. Former prime minister Naftali Bennett also announced his support for Eisenkot on Sunday, although no formal agreement has been reached among opposition parties. Presidential consultations are expected to begin Wednesday, with coalition negotiations potentially leading to a new government, a minority administration, a unity government, or another election, according to The Jerusalem Post.

❗️Jordan labels Israeli expansionism 'greatest threat' to region despite Amman's security alliance with Tel Aviv Addressing parliament in Amman during the opening of its ordinary session, King Abdullah II declared that Tel Aviv’s expansionist policy remains the primary hazard facing West Asia. The Jordanian monarch stressed that permanent security and stability across the region remain impossible without securing full self-determination and territorial rights for the Palestinian people, warning that attempting to enforce legitimacy through military tyranny will not erase historic realities. The speech addressed the catastrophic conditions across the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank, where daily Israeli military raids, land confiscations, and state-backed settler violence continue to expand unchecked. Reaffirming Amman’s nominal defense of Arab rights and holy sites in Jerusalem, Abdullah criticized global inaction against Israeli war crimes while insisting that establishing a unified Arab diplomatic posture remains an urgent priority for his administration. Despite the monarch's sharp public rhetoric against Israeli policy, the Hashemite kingdom maintains deep economic, diplomatic, and security cooperation with Tel Aviv under the 1994 Wadi Araba treaty. Amman continues to rely heavily on Israeli water and gas sales while serving as a operational buffer zone for the western alliance, including actively deploying defense assets to intercept Iranian missiles and drones bound for Israeli targets.