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[半岛电视台] Al Jazeera said Israeli forces arrested its correspondent Muntaser Nasar after raiding his home in Hebron. The network said further details would follow shortly.

[半岛电视台] Israel has stepped up advertising campaigns targeting voters in the US state of Iowa, focusing on promoting the importance of the alliance with Israel and portraying it as America's first line of defense, according to US government documents cited by Al Jazeera. The documents disclosed the intensified advertising push, the report said.

[半岛电视台] Iran is adopting new tactics to detect maritime targets after its radar installations were targeted, according to Al Jazeera. The report said US forces destroyed a sailing vessel in the Gulf of Oman on October 6, after those on board had been evacuated.

[半岛电视台] Washington Post columnist Max Boot said Pete Hegseth is the worst of Donald Trump's cabinet picks, according to Al Jazeera. Boot criticized Hegseth for sidelining military leadership and for his handling of the war on Iran, and called for his dismissal or impeachment proceedings.

[半岛电视台] Yemeni government forces said they carried out 951 strikes against the Houthis over the past 24 hours as part of the "Dawn of Yemen" operation, according to Al Jazeera. The head of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council also issued decisions appointing and promoting officials to a number of military posts, alongside ministerial appointments, Al Jazeera reported.

[半岛电视台] Yemeni government forces said they carried out about 950 strikes over the past 24 hours and retook two positions south of Taiz, according to the forces. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed two drones in Riyadh, while the Houthis said they targeted Dammam airport with two drones.

[半岛电视台] Iran's news agency reported five explosions on Qeshm island in southern Iran, according to Al Jazeera. The Revolutionary Guard said it took control of two US surveillance drones south of Qeshm island.

[半岛电视台] Five explosions occurred on Iran's Qeshm island and were heard in Hormuz and Bandar Abbas, with their nature still unclear, according to Iran's IRNA news agency. The reported blasts came shortly after the Revolutionary Guard said it had shot down a US drone and seized control of two others near the Strait of Hormuz.

[半岛电视台] An Al Jazeera article said Mojtaba Khamenei's recent meetings reflect a shift in Iran's leadership toward a phase of activating decisions, with mediation under way to end the war and options left open between settlement and escalation. The article said uncertainty persists over the supreme leader's presence and role.

[半岛电视台] A testimony by a former Israeli female soldier has revealed how the Israeli occupation army's spokesperson unit manipulated the information it provided to the Israeli public about military operations in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, according to Al Jazeera. The testimony was disclosed on November 2, 2026; further details were not specified in the summary.

[半岛电视台] The 2026 US midterm elections on November 3 are seen as a critical test for President Trump, according to Al Jazeera. The report said Trump's popularity has declined and that the fallout from the war with Iran has added pressure, with Republicans at risk of losing control of Congress, potentially opening the way to broad investigations. It added, however, that this would not mean the end of Trump's political influence or of his heavy legacy.

[半岛电视台] Three people were killed and four wounded in Israeli drone strikes on central and southern Gaza on November 2, 2026, according to Gaza hospital sources cited by Al Jazeera. Further details are expected shortly.

[半岛电视台] Online reaction to the Hammoud church attack has spread to more than 10 languages and recorded 10 million interactions within four days, according to Al Jazeera, citing a Jordanian report. The report said Israeli accounts were present in the discussion and that some posts attributed responsibility for the attack to Muslims.

[半岛电视台] Two projectiles struck the port side of a tanker southeast of the Arabian Gulf, according to the UK maritime agency. The agency said further details would follow shortly.

[半岛电视台] Israeli and US military movements continued on November 1, 2026, as the two sides prepared for a possible new confrontation with Iran, according to Al Jazeera. The report said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressing for an attack, while US President Donald Trump prefers to give negotiations an additional chance. It also said Tehran is escalating its threats.

[半岛电视台] Al Jazeera published a commentary criticizing Arab elites for staking hopes of changing the region's reality on Israeli and American election results. According to the article, waiting on others' elections does not change the status quo, and overcoming Arab weakness must begin with reforming domestic political life and strengthening the role of peoples in decision-making rather than awaiting the outcome of foreign votes.

[半岛电视台] The American Priorities committee has emerged as a political funding force challenging the influence of the pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC, according to Al Jazeera. The report said the committee has secured wins for progressive Democratic candidates and is preparing for the 2028 elections.

[半岛电视台] Libya's House of Representatives in Benghazi has ratified a memorandum of understanding on maritime boundary demarcation with Turkey, which was signed in 2019 with the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord, according to Al Jazeera. The move has triggered wide regional rejection, Al Jazeera reported. No further details were disclosed.

[半岛电视台] Al Jazeera Sports outlines the details of the European Champions League encounter between Spain's Barcelona and England's Aston Villa, covering the match timing and broadcast channels. The report's summary did not specify the kickoff time, match date or the names of the broadcasters.

[半岛电视台] The United States and Israel are threatening new strikes on Iran, according to Al Jazeera citing the Financial Times, eight months into a war that has not achieved its stated objectives. The report warned of a wider escalation that could reach the Gulf, energy markets and US bases.

[半岛电视台] Yemeni government forces said they had completed their control of the Huwayshiyan heights in al-Jawf province, according to the government side. The Yemeni coalition said it carried out a "qualitative operation" to neutralize "vital sources" used by the Houthi militia to support its war effort, and said it intercepted a ballistic missile heading toward Saudi Arabia. The governor of Taiz issued an appeal for help. The accounts were claims made by the parties involved.

[半岛电视台] Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations are ongoing and making progress but no final result has yet been reached, according to Al Jazeera. US President Donald Trump told Fox News that some issues regarding Iran remain unresolved.

[半岛电视台] Israel's right wing has escalated incitement and disinformation campaigns against Arab citizens of Israel after their electoral lists won 19 seats, according to Al Jazeera. The report said Netanyahu promoted an old document about the Joint List, his son warned of a new attack, and anti-Arab rhetoric rose by 428%.

[半岛电视台] Hundreds of thousands of displaced people in the Gaza Strip face risks from cold and rain as winter approaches, Al Jazeera reported. The report said this is the fourth winter since the outbreak of the Israeli military campaign, with displaced people sheltering in worn-out tents and damaged buildings amid destroyed infrastructure.

[半岛电视台] According to Al Jazeera, a cumulative path began early with the detention of Israeli soldier Waxman and extended to the hiding of Shalit under the direct supervision of Qassam Brigades commander Mohammed Deif, with the aim of establishing a swap approach that imposed a balanced negotiating reality on Israel and unsettled its systems.

[半岛电视台] Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia's refining sector infrastructure resumed between Oct 30 and Nov 1, 2026, targeting three key oil complexes, according to Al Jazeera. The report described the strikes as taking place amid a fragile energy truce.

[半岛电视台] Al Jazeera on November 1, 2026, laid out the kickoff time and broadcast channels for the Asian Champions League Elite match between Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad and the UAE's Al-Ain, according to Al Jazeera. The summary did not specify the exact kickoff time or the channel names.

[半岛电视台] Al Jazeera Media Network held a ceremony on November 1, 2026 marking its 30th anniversary, with Qatar's emir in attendance. According to the network, the event reviewed its media journey and global achievements and reaffirmed its commitment to independence, professionalism and credibility.

[半岛电视台] Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that US bases and targets in Gulf states would be among Iran's retaliation targets if his country comes under a new attack, according to Al Jazeera. Araghchi made the remarks in an interview with Al Jazeera.

[半岛电视台] Most Gulf stock markets fell on November 1 amid fears of a renewed confrontation between Washington and Tehran after the US elections, while Qatar's bourse bucked the trend, with its index jumping 4.6% to post its biggest daily gain in more than eight years, according to Al Jazeera.

[半岛电视台] Abdul El-Sayed's bid for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan has exposed divisions within the Democratic Party over Israel and Gaza, according to Al Jazeera. The report said his former primary rival Haley Stevens has criticized him, while party leaders and voters differ over the future direction of the Democratic Party.

[半岛电视台] Several documentary films spotlight the lives of journalists in Gaza behind the camera, according to Al Jazeera, revealing their fears and documenting their personal experiences and their role in conveying the war and preserving its memory.

[半岛电视台] Mexican fighter Canelo reclaimed his world title with a hard-fought victory over French fighter M'Billi in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to Al Jazeera. The report said the crowd witnessed a fiercely competitive bout, coming a year after Canelo's defeat.

[半岛电视台] Israeli newspaper Maariv reported that Israel is preparing a scenario for a new attack on Lebanon, including navy preparations to shell the Lebanese coast and the southern suburbs of Beirut, impose a naval blockade, and occupy the cities of Tyre, Sidon and Nabatieh, according to the report cited by Al Jazeera. The report did not provide further details, and the claims are attributed to the newspaper.

[半岛电视台] Israel's opposition camp is preparing to take control of the Knesset by changing the parliament speaker and passing laws targeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to Al Jazeera. The report said the opposition is preparing for those moves.

[半岛电视台] Yemeni government forces carried out attacks on Houthi positions and fortifications over the past weeks and announced a day before Nov. 1 that they had regained control of a number of military sites, commanding heights and strategic highlands east of the city of Al-Hazm in Al-Jawf, according to Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera raised the question of the significance of the advance; the report did not specify the number of sites retaken, operational details or casualties.

[半岛电视台] Lebanese director Said al-Marouk has apologised to audiences after an Omani passport appeared in a scene dealing with sorcery and witchcraft in his series "The Tranquil Soul", according to the director. Al-Marouk said the error was unintentional, that the scene had been edited and a corrected version uploaded to Netflix.

[半岛电视台] According to Al Jazeera's encyclopedia entry, the Israeli Religious Zionist Party is a far-right religious-nationalist political party led by Bezalel Smotrich and drawing on different streams of the religious community. It is described as an extension of the National Union party (Tkuma) and seeks to strengthen Israel's Jewish identity and expand settlement construction.

[半岛电视台] Seven OPEC+ countries have confirmed unchanged December production targets, Al Jazeera reported, as Gulf supply disruptions persist due to the Iran war. The alliance is awaiting a capacity review and will hold a meeting on November 29 to determine the 2027 output framework, according to the report.

[半岛电视台] New testimonies relayed by the Palestinian Commission of Detainees' Affairs indicate that the health of sick and injured prisoners in Israel's Negev prison is deteriorating, Al Jazeera reported. According to the testimonies, some inmates have developed abscesses on their bodies as scabies infections worsen. The accounts were provided by the Palestinian Commission of Detainees' Affairs; there was no immediate Israeli response.

[半岛电视台] Lebanese migration to West Africa began about a century and a half ago, driven mainly by economic pressures, according to Al Jazeera. The report said the community's role evolved from commercial intermediaries into prominent economic empires, despite challenges, ongoing controversy and political changes. Al Jazeera framed the account around a boat breakdown but did not give specific years or figures.

[半岛电视台] The Arab Mosque in Zarqa, Jordan, has grown from a mud-brick building erected in 1920 into a six-storey community complex that includes a prayer hall for the deaf and solar power, according to Al Jazeera. The report said the mosque has hosted hundreds of events serving thousands of residents, with services extending beyond prayer times.

[半岛电视台] On the 30th anniversary of Al Jazeera's launch, a former Al Jazeera correspondent in Baghdad recounted his reporting experience in Iraq between 1996 and 2003. According to his account, he faced security censorship while still producing some exclusive reports. He said the channel, despite restrictions and risks, broke the monopoly of the official narrative and conveyed Iraqis' voices.

[半岛电视台] Israel's 2026 Knesset election results exposed failures in polling estimates, including the strength of Likud and the scale of Arab voter turnout, according to Al Jazeera. The report said the discrepancies have sparked debate over the representativeness of poll samples, how undecided voters are handled, and the gap between projections and results.

[半岛电视台] An Israeli occupation soldier published a photo boasting of the arrest of Palestinian journalist Marah Awad in Hebron, showing her with her hands bound and eyes blindfolded, according to Al Jazeera. The image sparked widespread anger, with condemnations of turning detention into a spectacle and of continued targeting of journalistic work in the West Bank.

[半岛电视台] Jerusalem affairs expert Abdullah Marouf has outlined likely scenarios for Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque under any incoming Israeli government, according to Al Jazeera. Marouf said the difference between Netanyahu's camp and its opponents is limited to the mechanism for achieving the same objectives.

[半岛电视台] Al Jazeera's encyclopedia section published an article on October 30, 2026, on the Zaydi school. According to the article, the Zaydi school is a branch of Shia Islam named after Zayd bin Ali bin al-Hussein bin Ali bin Abi Talib, who was killed in his revolt against Umayyad rule; the school's roots trace back to currents that emerged in Kufa after his death. The article also covers the school's beliefs and its relationship with the Houthis.

[半岛电视台] Israeli markets came under pressure as uncertainty over the formation of a new government mounted, with the shekel falling more than 1.6% against the dollar and Tel Aviv Stock Exchange shares dropping more than 3%, according to Al Jazeera. The report said the unclear post-election policy outlook was the main backdrop to the market weakness.

[半岛电视台] Gold extended its decline in Friday trading, falling 2% to $3,944 an ounce, according to Al Jazeera. The report cited rising oil prices, concerns over persistent US inflation and growing expectations that interest rates will stay high as factors weighing on the precious metal.

[半岛电视台] Some drivers are turning to used tyres to save money as new tyre prices rise, Al Jazeera reported on 30 October 2026. According to the report, used tyres may carry hidden defects that can turn into road risks, particularly in the hot climate of the Gulf. The report said drivers need to learn how to tell a safe tyre from one that could endanger their lives.

[半岛电视台] The Wall Street Journal and Axios reported details of a secret diplomatic initiative led by US Vice President JD Vance, involving a direct letter addressed to Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, according to the reports. The accounts also touched on the dimensions of the diplomatic channel and Trump's military options. The reports have not been officially confirmed.

[半岛电视台] Arab party lists won 19 seats in Israel's Knesset, complicating efforts to form a government after near-official election results, according to Al Jazeera. The report said parties had entered a coalition-formation crisis and reached a deadlock.

[半岛电视台] The third Russia-Africa summit closed in Moscow on October 30, according to Al Jazeera. In its closing statement, the two sides said they were committed to strengthening their strategic partnership and to building a multipolar international order based on respect for the sovereignty of states and the rejection of unilateral pressure and sanctions. The statement did not disclose specific cooperation projects or follow-up arrangements.

[半岛电视台] Turkish trade unionists and activists held a protest at Haydarpasa port in Istanbul on October 30, 2026, rejecting the war on Gaza and demanding an end to arming Israel, according to Al Jazeera. The demonstrators also called for continued international pressure to end the war. The report examined claims about weapons and oil being transferred to Israel through Turkish ports and assessed their accuracy.

[半岛电视台] Al Jazeera reported from the city of Dura, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, documenting Israeli occupation vehicles and forces demolishing and damaging a number of murals and memorials for martyrs in Dura and various areas of Hebron. According to the report, Israeli forces also imposed a siege on Hebron.

[半岛电视台] Lebanon's judiciary has charged eight people in the Dahr al-Baydar explosives case, according to Al Jazeera's correspondent in Lebanon. The correspondent said further details would follow shortly.

[半岛电视台] Families in Yemen's southwestern Taiz province are increasingly concerned that a temporary suspension of schooling could turn into a prolonged interruption, with military shelling continuing around schools, according to Al Jazeera. The report said shelling has disrupted education in the area, and parents fear the disruption threatens the schooling of an entire generation.

[半岛电视台] G20 foreign ministers met in Atlanta with divisions over the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East hanging over the talks, according to Al Jazeera. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attended the meeting, the report said, which also touched on disputes over Russia, energy security and US-China rivalry.

[半岛电视台] A match between Everton and Newcastle ended in a win for Everton after clashes broke out between players, according to Al Jazeera. The report said the English Football Association's regulations set out clear penalties for confrontations between players, and that those provisions apply to the incident.

[半岛电视台] Analysts raised their forecast for the average Brent crude price in 2026 to $92.88 a barrel, the first time it has exceeded $90 since May, Al Jazeera reported. The revision was driven by Middle East supply disruptions and falling inventories despite weak demand, according to the report. Markets are watching OPEC+ output target decisions at its meeting next Sunday.

[半岛电视台] Israel's occupation forces expanded their military operation in the Hebron governorate in the southern occupied West Bank for an eighth consecutive day on Friday, leaving thousands of Palestinians displaced, according to Al Jazeera, with raids and arrests also reported in other parts of the West Bank.

[半岛电视台] Al Jazeera reported that the US military buildup against Iran includes 10,000 additional troops, three aircraft carriers and two amphibious groups, along with the heavy bomb known as the "mother of all bombs." The report framed its account around questions of what Trump can do with this buildup against Iran, what remains out of his hands, and what leverage Tehran still holds. It did not provide a timeline for the deployments or a specific operational plan.

[半岛电视台] Sudan's Sovereignty Council head Burhan said on October 30, 2026 that his country is ready to grant Russia sites for investment in gold and copper extraction, and proposed to Russian President Vladimir Putin the establishment of a free economic zone on the Red Sea, according to Al Jazeera.

[半岛电视台] Political analyst Ahmed Tannani sees no difference between the contenders in the Israeli election on the Palestinian file in general and on the Gaza Strip in particular, Al Jazeera reported. Tannani also set out his assessment of how the Strip will be handled in the future, according to the report.

[半岛电视台] Strikes and clashes continued across several Yemeni fronts on October 30, 2026, according to Al Jazeera. Yemen's government reported that the Houthis used shells suspected of containing toxic materials in Taiz, while the group's leader denied that the city is under siege. The accounts came from parties to the conflict and were not independently verified.

[半岛电视台] Israel's election produced a parliament without a decisive majority, with the Netanyahu camp taking 53 seats, the opposition 48 and Arab lists 19, according to Al Jazeera. The report said disputes are obstructing the formation of a governing coalition, making early elections the closest scenario.

[半岛电视台] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir met on October 30, 2026 to discuss ways to prevent the formation of a minority government led by the Change Camp, according to Al Jazeera. Israel's opposition, meanwhile, is intensifying consultations to form an alternative coalition.

[半岛电视台] The UN refugee agency has launched an appeal to raise at least $50 million to help nine million people cope with winter cold in Syria, Lebanon, Afghanistan and Ukraine, according to Al Jazeera. The appeal was issued on October 30, 2026.

[半岛电视台] Yemen's escalation since August has killed 1,677 people and injured 7,395, for a total of 9,072 casualties, according to figures announced by the World Health Organization. Al Jazeera reported that the number of internally displaced people has exceeded 281,000, while health services have been damaged and the humanitarian crisis has deepened.

[半岛电视台] Several maritime incidents struck the Strait of Hormuz on October 30, 2026, including fires and explosions aboard ships and oil tankers, according to Al Jazeera. Iran alleged the presence of sea mines and questioned Washington's announcement that mines had been cleared from main shipping lanes.

[半岛电视台] Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at a summit of Turkic states in Ankara on October 30 that Gaza is a priority for the "Turkic world," calling for aid deliveries to Gaza, its reconstruction and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, according to Al Jazeera. Erdogan also called for turning tension with Iran onto a diplomatic track, Al Jazeera reported.

[半岛电视台] A clash broke out between US media figure Tucker Carlson and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee after Israeli settlers attacked an elderly American in the West Bank, according to Al Jazeera, amid accusations that appeals from the victim's family were ignored.

[半岛电视台] Amouri Sport, the company organizing the 2027 Dakar Rally, announced that the event will be held in Morocco and Portugal instead of Saudi Arabia, according to Al Jazeera. The company cited events unfolding in the region as the reason for the change.

[半岛电视台] The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted Houthi missiles and drones targeting Riyadh, Mecca and western Saudi Arabia, according to the coalition. The Houthis said they struck airports and oil refineries, and reported that air strikes in Yemen killed people in Taiz and al-Jawf. The group denied launching a drone toward Mecca.

[半岛电视台] Miriam Adelson, owner of Israel Hayom, has raised her donations to Republicans in the current US midterm elections to $78 million, according to Al Jazeera. The report said the funds are meant to bolster Trump's influence in Congress and to advance economic interests tied to legalizing casinos in Texas.

[半岛电视台] Concerns are growing over a new shipping crisis in the Black Sea after commercial vessels, oil tankers and chemical carriers were targeted, Al Jazeera reported, warning that freight and insurance costs could rise and supply chains could be disrupted. The report drew a parallel with shipping risks around the Strait of Hormuz but did not give details on the number of attacks, the vessels involved or the parties responsible.

[半岛电视台] The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda's defence ministry and the Zigama institution, accusing them of supporting the M23 movement in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to Al Jazeera. Washington demanded withdrawal and compliance with the Washington agreements. Kigali denies the accusations and has called for all parties to be held accountable.

[半岛电视台] Oil prices rose on supply concerns, attacks on Saudi facilities and an attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, while gold fell below $4,000 an ounce, according to Al Jazeera. The report said expectations of a U.S. interest rate hike are growing amid inflation pressures reinforced by rising prices.

[半岛电视台] An Iranian woman, Linda, faced breast cancer eight times over 21 years and did not lose hope despite the harshness of treatment, Al Jazeera reported. She said she does not fear death. But she said drug shortages and rising treatment costs are now threatening the lives of female patients in Iran, describing the battle as more bitter than the disease itself.

[半岛电视台] With threatening rhetoric mounting between Iran and the United States and the possibility of renewed war, Iranians fear a repeat of the digital isolation they experienced in previous conflicts and worry about the impact of an internet cutoff on the details of daily life, according to Al Jazeera.

[半岛电视台] Israeli news reports said 10 US military cargo aircraft landed at Israeli air bases in the Negev desert, amid reports that Washington may launch a strike on Iran soon. The accounts come from Israeli media and have not been confirmed by US or Israeli officials.

[半岛电视台] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to a recommendation from his defense minister to hold off on strikes against Russian oil refineries "given the sensitive diplomatic situation," The Wall Street Journal reported. The report did not provide further details. The reported pause comes as an attack on Dnipro drew international condemnation.

[半岛电视台] An Al Jazeera article said that the escalation of settlement expansion and displacement in the West Bank is linked to Israeli political competition, arguing that the policy runs deeper than successive governments and that weak international pressure allows facts to continue being imposed on the ground. The article described what is happening in Hebron as going beyond a response to an attack.

[半岛电视台] Russian President Vladimir Putin is pursuing a three-pronged strategy to influence his US counterpart Donald Trump, according to Al Jazeera: courting him with praise, offering economic incentives in exchange for sanctions relief, and pinning blame on Ukraine and Europe when peace talks stall.

[半岛电视台] A study says France has been hit by a large-scale digital disinformation campaign whose ads carry anti-Qatar and anti-Muslim content and also target Europe, according to Al Jazeera. The study put the campaign's cost at more than 10 million euros and said it drew 830 million views. Technical clues point to private Israeli entities, the report said.

[半岛电视台] The commander of US Central Command has presented President Donald Trump with military options against Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported. According to the report, the move comes amid US force reinforcements and warnings of regional escalation, with Washington studying the possibility of resuming strikes after the midterm elections while Tehran prepares to respond.

[半岛电视台] Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has affirmed his full support for the National Intelligence Service, its officers and ranks, and for providing all its requirements and working to rehabilitate and upgrade it according to the latest scientific and technical methods, according to his media office. The office said al-Zaidi has taken over the presidency of the intelligence service.

[半岛电视台] Port workers in 22 countries are preparing to strike on Friday to protest arms shipments and the war in Gaza, with more than 25 unions taking part, according to Al Jazeera. The report said shipping traffic in the Mediterranean is expected to be disrupted. The action is being billed by organizers as a protest against the situation in Gaza.

[半岛电视台] The commander of US Central Command briefed President Donald Trump on Thursday on military options related to Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials. On the Iranian side, Qalibaf said no progress can be made until Iran's seven conditions are agreed, according to the report.

[半岛电视台] The Houthis announced on October 29 that they had targeted Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura refinery, Aramco facilities in Buqayq and the Rabigh refinery, according to Al Jazeera. The group said it also struck Riyadh and Dammam airports and a military headquarters in Najran. The claim was made by the Houthis and no further details were provided.

[半岛电视台] The Gaza International Women's Film Festival opened on October 29, 2026 from the rubble of the Bureij camp, according to Al Jazeera, launching a film academy alongside a program of 73 international films, including 10 made by girls who experienced famine and loss under bombardment.

[半岛电视台] Al Jazeera published a piece saying Qatar has been cast as a main scapegoat in Israeli politics, not only by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but also by various political and security forces in Israel, to settle internal accounts and avoid responsibility for political failures. The article frames the accusations with the phrase "as if it runs Israel," without providing specific details of the allegations or figures.

[半岛电视台] Sheikh Ikrima Sabri, a preacher at Al-Aqsa Mosque, responded to Israeli occupation authorities' pursuit of khutbah speakers and worshippers, describing it as an approach aimed at reducing the number of Muslim worshippers, according to Al Jazeera. He spoke as thousands of settlers entered the mosque and performed rituals under official sponsorship, Al Jazeera reported.

[半岛电视台] Qatar and the United Kingdom discussed on Thursday diplomatic efforts and joint coordination aimed at de-escalation and strengthening security and stability in the region, according to Al Jazeera.

[半岛电视台] Italy's Eni has ruled out a return of European gas prices to the peak of the 2022 crisis, even as they reached 100 euros per megawatt-hour, according to Al Jazeera. Shell reported a quarterly profit of $10.8 billion, supported by higher energy prices, Al Jazeera said.

[半岛电视台] The Strait of Hormuz has become a arena of confrontation and competing messages, with conflicting accounts over the reality of naval mines. According to Al Jazeera, Iran's Revolutionary Guard and the US Central Command (CENTCOM) have offered opposing versions on the ground and in the media: the Revolutionary Guard affirmed the mines while CENTCOM denied them. The report did not provide further details.

[半岛电视台] QatarEnergy has signed long-term contracts to buy 7 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas a year from the United States to hedge against disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and offset losses to its exports, according to Al Jazeera. Damage to the Ras Laffan facilities remains, the report said.

[半岛电视台] Europe plans to release 42 million barrels of oil reserves over three months, half of it diesel, to lower fuel prices and counter the fallout from the war in the Middle East, according to Al Jazeera. France is seeking additional Gulf supplies, the report said.

[半岛电视台] Russian websites have written about Russian-Armenian relations, highlighting the crisis the two countries are currently experiencing, according to Al Jazeera. The coverage also addressed a possible US-Israeli war on Iran and expected changes in regional relations in the Middle East. Framing the discussion around Tehran's rapprochement and Yerevan's distancing, the reports examined how Moscow is rearranging its cards.

[半岛电视台] Al Jazeera published an article saying that prospects of a renewed US-Israeli war on Iran are looming, amid electoral calculations, political pressure and fears of a wider confrontation. According to the article, a British writer argues that war is not inevitable and that diplomacy and coordinated international action could offer a chance to avoid the catastrophe.

[半岛电视台] Arab party lists won 19 seats in the election, leaving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing difficulties in forming a government, according to Al Jazeera. The report said Netanyahu's accusations against Arabs have escalated, amid concerns that the election results could be used to deepen political polarization.

[半岛电视台] Iran has set up a secret network of military-linked entities with global reach to import equipment, explosives and heavy trucks, according to a Reuters investigation cited by Al Jazeera. The report said purchases since January 2025 amounted to no less than $2 billion, bypassing a naval blockade, and that the network involves about 5,000 entities.

[半岛电视台] Interlocking weather systems brought heavy rain to Sinai, and the peninsula's mountainous terrain intensified rainfall locally before water gathered in valleys and turned into flash floods, according to Al Jazeera. The report described how the process builds from a single raindrop through terrain-driven enhancement and valley runoff into a wall of water.

[半岛电视台] An Abu Dhabi court on 29 October 2026 sentenced eight Sudanese people, including Yasser al-Atta, Salah Gosh and Othman al-Zubair, to life imprisonment in a case involving "illegal arms trafficking" for the Sudanese army, according to Al Jazeera. The court also issued prison terms and fines on money-laundering charges.

[半岛电视台] Military escalation in Yemen is worsening the displacement crisis and humanitarian conditions, with Taiz at the center of the crisis as siege, food, water, fuel and health service shortages overlap, threatening the lives of residents, especially children and women, according to Al Jazeera.

[半岛电视台] The Trump administration has chosen to bypass traditional diplomatic channels, with Vice President JD Vance launching an exceptional initiative aimed at Tehran's actual decision-making centers, according to Al Jazeera. The report said the move came amid escalating tension in the Strait of Hormuz and repeated suggestions that war could be an option.

[半岛电视台] Israeli government-formation scenarios are being weighed in light of preliminary election results, with Washington showing coolness toward Benjamin Netanyahu and questions raised over how a change in leadership could affect policy toward the Palestinians, according to Al Jazeera. The report did not provide specific seat counts or a coalition timetable.

[半岛电视台] The October 29, 2026 episode of "The Road to Taif" on Al Jazeera 360 revealed the behind-the-scenes events of the 1989 Taif conference, according to Al Jazeera. The broadcaster said the conference brought together 62 Lebanese lawmakers in Saudi Arabia to end the Lebanese civil war. The episode covered threats, leaks and secret contacts.

[半岛电视台] The Central Court in Tel Aviv on October 29 approved the government's decision to extend the closure of Al Jazeera's office and the ban on its operations in Israel for a further 90 days, according to Al Jazeera.

[半岛电视台] Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stressed on October 29 that diplomatic solutions are the priority for containing conflicts, calling for a halt to Israeli attacks and support for the Lebanese army, according to Al Jazeera. Germany, for its part, renewed its commitment to backing Lebanon, its institutions and its development reforms, the broadcaster reported.

[半岛电视台] An Iraqi court on Thursday sentenced three French nationals to life in prison on charges of belonging to ISIS, according to Al Jazeera. The ruling is part of a series of trials involving 47 French nationals who were transferred from Syria to Iraq last year, Al Jazeera reported.

[半岛电视台] The State of Qatar on 29 October 2026 denied claims that it interfered in the Israeli elections, according to Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera said further details would follow shortly.

[半岛电视台] A child named Mohammed Al-Daalsa survived an Israeli bombardment of his family home in Gaza but lost his parents and entire family, according to Al Jazeera. The report said he did not lose those who care for and embrace him, as three survivors of two massacres formed a new family that has defied pain and loss.

[半岛电视台] Israeli occupation forces continued arrest campaigns and home demolitions in the West Bank, alongside a military offensive and siege of Hebron governorate now in its seventh day that has displaced or besieged about 5,000 residents, according to Al Jazeera. The report said 13 Palestinians were arrested and two homes demolished in the operations.

[半岛电视台] Syria's Justice Ministry announced it has begun procedures to release 57 Syrian detainees who were transferred from Lebanon, according to Al Jazeera. The ministry said the move is being carried out under the agreement on the transfer of convicted persons and Lebanon's General Amnesty Law No. 70 of 2026.

[半岛电视台] QatarEnergy has signed a long-term agreement with Woodside Energy Investments to purchase 3 million tonnes per year of liquefied natural gas from the Louisiana LNG project, according to Al Jazeera. The report did not disclose the value or duration of the deal.

[半岛电视台] Israeli occupation forces continue to violate southern Syrian territory through incursions, arrests and the construction of fortifications, according to Al Jazeera. Analysts cited by the outlet say the moves are aimed at reshaping the military geography and imposing Israeli conditions in any potential security agreement.

[半岛电视台] Israel opened investigations and pursued Arab voices with accusations of receiving money from Qatar and Turkey after the Knesset election results, according to Al Jazeera. The report said right-wing figures were shocked by results that prevented them from securing a majority, prompting a search for a scapegoat. The accusations are Israel's own claims and were not independently confirmed.

[半岛电视台] Al Jazeera published a profile of Moroccan-born former Israeli general Gadi Eisenkot, describing him as emerging as one of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leading rivals. The article asks how a general of Moroccan origin rose in a society still shaped by ethnic and social divisions, and argues that his rise does not necessarily signal a shift in Israel's policy toward the Palestinians.

[半岛电视台] Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy said it took control of a US MQM-170 surveillance drone west of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera said further details would follow shortly.

[半岛电视台] Iraq's central bank said final licences for digital banks will be issued at the end of 2027 and the start of 2028, after the completion of its banking reform programme, according to Al Jazeera. The move is part of efforts to develop financial services and advance digital transformation, the report said.

[半岛电视台] Australia is studying the purchase of interceptor missiles similar to Israel's Iron Dome or Patriot systems in order to build a defense system by the early 2030s, Al Jazeera reported. According to the report, the move is meant to counter changes in the nature of warfare and a rise in drone penetrations.

[半岛电视台] Breast cancer treatment in Iraq is turning into a financial burden, with some drug vials priced at up to $1,800 and patients traveling between provinces to seek care, according to Al Jazeera. The report said patients' experiences vary widely and that there are calls to reduce drug costs and ensure availability.

[半岛电视台] The Saudi-led military coalition said on Thursday, October 29, that it destroyed a ballistic missile fired by the Houthi group toward Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, according to Al Jazeera. The coalition said alerts were sounded in the Eastern Province and the Najran region at the same time, and it later announced that the danger had passed in both areas.

[半岛电视台] Oil prices fell on Thursday, October 29, 2026, giving back some of the previous session's gains as hopes for talks eased renewed concerns about supply disruptions, according to Al Jazeera. Gold also lost ground as the dollar rose, the broadcaster said.

[半岛电视台] European gas prices rose above 100 euros ($111) per megawatt-hour on October 29, 2026, the first time since 2022, according to Al Jazeera. The report cited disrupted supplies, inventories that have fallen to 75%, and European warnings of a new energy crisis as winter approaches.

[半岛电视台] Iranian households are facing a severe cost-of-living crisis, with food prices up 121.8% and annual inflation at 73.6%, according to Al Jazeera. The report said eroding wages and worsening unemployment are forcing citizens to cut spending on necessities under what it described as a "war economy."

[半岛电视台] Al Jazeera said, using maps and figures, that Israel has sealed off Hebron through 10 entrances, displaced about 5,000 of its residents and paralysed its economy with daily losses of 12 million shekels. According to the report, analysts link the fate of the operation to the outcome of the Israeli elections.

[半岛电视台] Unilever plans to accelerate price increases for its products in the fourth quarter of 2026 and in 2027 to counter rising raw material, energy and shipping costs caused by the war with Iran, according to Al Jazeera. The company reported quarterly sales growth of 5.2%.

[半岛电视台] Israel's election did not give Benjamin Netanyahu a parliamentary majority, but it weakened his rivals enough to keep him in power temporarily, while Israel tilts further to the right, according to Al Jazeera. The report said the vote produced neither a majority nor Netanyahu's departure.

[半岛电视台] Five Palestinians were killed and about 40 injured on 2026-10-29 during Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip, according to Al Jazeera, which said the operations included air strikes, drone fire and artillery shelling.

[半岛电视台] Israel's election results have left US President Donald Trump facing complicated calculations as the formation of a new government stalls, with potential repercussions for the confrontation with Iran and the future of the Gaza ceasefire, according to Al Jazeera. The report said the uncertainty created by the deadlocked coalition talks is being factored into the Trump team's considerations on both the Iran and Gaza tracks.

[半岛电视台] Israel faces a political deadlock after elections that failed to produce a majority, according to Al Jazeera: Netanyahu was weakened but not defeated, while Arab parties strengthened their presence, making their potential participation a decisive factor between forming an alternative government and early elections.

[半岛电视台] Twelve former US officials who resigned in protest at Washington's Gaza policy have called on 2028 presidential candidates to pledge to exclude officials they accuse of enabling Israel to commit genocide in the Gaza Strip, according to Al Jazeera.

[半岛电视台] US Vice President JD Vance sent a message to a senior Iranian official to explore the possibility of resuming negotiations between the two countries, Al Jazeera reported, amid threats by President Donald Trump to launch a new attack on Iran after the midterm elections.

[半岛电视台] For the first time in decades, Arab party lists in Israel find themselves at the heart of the governance equation rather than on its margins, Al Jazeera reported. According to the report, the opposition camp faces the question of whether it can cooperate with these parties to bring down Netanyahu, while Netanyahu may seek to turn the political scene to his advantage. The report did not provide specific seat counts or a timeline.

[半岛电视台] Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi donated $10 million from his personal account to the Umayyad Mosque and the Sayyida Zaynab shrine in the Syrian capital Damascus, according to Al Jazeera. The donation was made on Wednesday, the report said.

[半岛电视台] An Al Jazeera opinion article said that, historically, wars against Iran have not ended with a decisive military outcome but with mutual exhaustion. On that basis, the author argued that the US-Israeli war against Tehran is more likely to end in a truce and a phased, fragile settlement, while Israel would continue a war of attrition because it rejects the survival of the Iranian system. The assessment reflects the author's view.

[半岛电视台] The Wall Street Journal reported that US Vice President Vance sent a message to the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Rezaei. US Central Command said Iran's claim that commercial ships struck mines while transiting the Strait of Hormuz is false.

[半岛电视台] Yemen's transport ministry said the Houthis targeted Aden International Airport twice with ballistic missiles, according to the ministry. The Yemeni health ministry warned that the humanitarian crisis in Taiz could worsen.

[半岛电视台] Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them across various fields in a phone call on Wednesday, according to Al Jazeera.

[半岛电视台] Social media accounts have circulated a video purporting to document the capture of about 47 Pakistani army soldiers by Ansar Allah (the Houthis) near the Bab al-Mandab strait off Yemen's coast, according to Al Jazeera, linking the claim to the current escalation. The claim stems from posts circulating on social platforms and has not been independently verified.

[半岛电视台] Several Arab central banks kept their key interest rates unchanged on October 28, 2026, after the U.S. Federal Reserve held rates steady, according to Al Jazeera. Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain left their main rates unchanged, the report said, noting that their currencies are pegged to the dollar and that markets are watching the impact on financing and inflation.

[半岛电视台] Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said it does not concern Hezbollah who governs Israel, and described the Iran-US agreement as serving Lebanon, according to Al Jazeera. Qassem called for Israel to withdraw from areas it occupies in southern Lebanon in line with the agreement of Nov. 27, 2024.

[半岛电视台] As vote counting in Israel's Knesset election accelerates, attention is turning to the so-called "double envelopes" as the final step before official results are announced, according to Al Jazeera. The report said it remains unclear what these ballots consist of and how they could affect the outcome of the Israeli parliamentary election.

[半岛电视台] Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Damascus on October 28 to discuss developing economic and oil cooperation between the two countries, according to Al Jazeera. The meeting comes three months after the two sides reached an agreement to export Iraqi oil through the Banias port.

[半岛电视台] Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi made his first visit to Damascus and met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Al Jazeera reported. According to analysts cited by Al Jazeera, the visit opens a phase aimed at moving past previous coolness and building a new basis of understanding with al-Sharaa, at a sensitive regional juncture.

[半岛电视台] EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen told Al Jazeera that the European Union is strengthening its energy autonomy by expanding renewable and nuclear power so it does not remain hostage to any party. According to him, the bloc's gas consumption fell 18% last year and it added 89 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity.

[半岛电视台] The Ras al-Metn Women's Association in Mount Lebanon combines economic empowerment through a sewing workshop with the upkeep of an art collection and the provision of primary health care services, according to Al Jazeera. The report said the projects face challenges over funding and sustainability amid Lebanon's economic crisis.

[半岛电视台] Al Jazeera's "Behind the News" program, in its October 28, 2026 episode, discussed the context and potential outcomes of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's first official visit to Damascus and his meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

[半岛电视台] A crisis has hit the Arabian Gulf Champions League after Saudi side Al-Ettifaq were unable to reach the stadium for their match against Iraq's Erbil, according to Al Jazeera, and the game was cancelled. The report did not specify why the team failed to arrive, nor did it give any further arrangements by organisers or the relevant football associations.

[半岛电视台] Yemen's government said Aden International Airport was struck by two missile attacks, damaging airport facilities, according to the government. Footage published by Al Jazeera showed damage at the airport. The government said the strikes raised the total number of attacks on the airport to six within six days.

[半岛电视台] Rajaa Sammour's body was returned to the Gaza Strip on October 28, 2026, after he was killed during three years of war, according to Al Jazeera. The report said the war not only took his life but also claimed almost all of his immediate family, leaving his two children, Aseel and Rayyan, to be raised by their aunt amid grief over the loss of both parents.

[半岛电视台] Russia is unable to provide security guarantees for the Gulf because it lacks the resources and the credibility, given its partnership with Iran, scholar Colin B. Clark argued in a commentary published by Al Jazeera. According to Clark, the future of Gulf security will remain American.

[半岛电视台] The use of financial sanctions is pushing countries such as Russia and Iran to develop alternatives to the SWIFT system, while China and India seek to strengthen their financial independence and expand the use of their currencies, according to Al Jazeera. The report said these countries are taking different paths to bypass SWIFT's dominance.

[半岛电视台] Fighting has escalated on front lines in Yemen, including Taiz, Lahj and Marib, according to Al Jazeera. The report said government forces carried out air strikes on Houthi positions in Taiz, clashes continued in Lahj and Marib, and Aden airport was repeatedly targeted.

[半岛电视台] Israeli election results show Benjamin Netanyahu's camp leading but falling short of the 61-seat majority threshold, according to Al Jazeera. The report said the battle over defections and complex coalition-building has already begun before vote counting is complete, with the specter of a political crisis and a new election looming.

[半岛电视台] Al Jazeera's "Networks" programme on October 28, 2026 highlighted the topics that drew wide interaction on social media platforms, ranging from the Israeli elections to problems with the foldable iPhone and the controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappe in China, according to Al Jazeera. The programme also referenced the story of a gifted child, Al Jazeera said.

[半岛电视台] A Russian writer said a wider war with Iran is a strong possibility, based on concrete evidence rather than speculation, according to Al Jazeera. The writer argued that escalation could serve the political or strategic interests of specific actors, citing Ukraine.

[半岛电视台] Yemen's government has pledged to lift the siege of Taiz, according to Al Jazeera, while a report documented 75 violations by the Houthis within 48 hours. Yemeni rights groups are meanwhile pressing in The Hague and Istanbul for an end to the violations and for a halt to child recruitment.

[半岛电视台] Jordan's King Abdullah II met on Wednesday with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, according to Al Jazeera. The talks covered ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries as well as overall developments in the region.

[半岛电视台] Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi arrived in Damascus on October 28, 2026, in the first visit of its kind, according to Al Jazeera. Energy, trade and security issues were on the table in talks with Syria, Al Jazeera said, adding that geographic, security and economic calculations are shaping the path of rapprochement between the two countries.

[半岛电视台] Orders from Asian refiners for US crude have fallen by about half as freight costs jumped, pushing Washington to step up exports toward Europe, Al Jazeera reported. US exporters are also facing competition from geographically closer supply sources, according to the report.

[半岛电视台] Polls published before election day in Israel indicated that the camp of Eisenkot was ahead of Netanyahu's camp, while preliminary voting results showed the opposite, according to Al Jazeera. The outlet said several factors explain the gap between the surveys and the results. The report did not disclose specific polling figures or seat counts.

[半岛电视台] The World Bank expects the largest decline in global oil supplies in four decades, alongside a 32% rise in energy prices, according to Al Jazeera. A new report also warns that commodity prices will jump 23% in 2026, with the Middle East war and global trade disruptions heightening inflation and food security risks.

[半岛电视台] The media office of the emirate of Sharjah said the emirate has closed its beaches because of an oil spill. It said specialised teams and relevant authorities are taking the necessary measures to ensure the safety of the beaches and prevent pollution from reaching them.

[半岛电视台] Kuwait summoned Iran's ambassador on October 28, 2026 and handed him a protest note rejecting a statement it deemed interference in its internal affairs and judiciary, according to Al Jazeera.

[半岛电视台] Israeli checkpoints in the northern and central West Bank waste more than 191,000 work hours every day, according to Al Jazeera, with losses running into millions of dollars a month and economic decline and high unemployment worsening amid closures and restrictions on the movement of workers and goods.

[半岛电视台] Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a summit of leaders of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum that member states should find new routes for transporting gas through cooperation among themselves, according to Al Jazeera. The report did not provide further details.

[半岛电视台] Qatar's emir met Iran's president in Moscow on 27 October 2026 and discussed the latest developments in negotiations, the Strait of Hormuz and energy, the Qatari Amiri Diwan said, according to Al Jazeera. The diwan said further details would follow shortly.

[半岛电视台] Israeli voters went to the polls on Tuesday to elect the 26th Knesset. According to Al Jazeera, opinion polls indicate that neither Netanyahu's camp nor the opposition is projected to secure a 61-seat majority, opening the door to multiple coalition scenarios.

[半岛电视台] Russia is seeking to mediate between Iran and Gulf states to secure a non-aggression agreement and reduce escalation, according to Al Jazeera. Moscow rules out ending the crisis without a US-Iran understanding, the report said, as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, threatening regional security and the economy.

[半岛电视台] In an analysis published on October 27, 2026, Al Jazeera said Israel stands on the brink of an internal confrontation that threatens its cohesion. According to the analysis, political and social polarization is escalating, economic crises are worsening and trust in state institutions is eroding. The piece framed the question of whether Ben Gvir represents Israel's future. The assertions are the outlet's analytical views; no specific figures or timelines were given.

[半岛电视台] A study by Finland's Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air estimated that the oil shock linked to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz has raised the global fuel bill by $468 billion since late February, with the United States bearing about one-third of it, according to Al Jazeera. The research centre said the US was the economy hardest hit by the fuel shock.

[半岛电视台] The municipality of Hebron in the occupied West Bank said that the Israeli occupation has displaced about 5,000 Palestinians in its ongoing military campaign, now in its fifth consecutive day, according to Al Jazeera.

[半岛电视台] Human Rights Watch said Houthi forces used explosives on October 18 to cause severe damage to a vital road leading to Yemen's besieged city of Taiz, an act it said could constitute a war crime. According to the group, the damage deepens threats to civilian lives and living conditions.

[半岛电视台] Iran's parliament speaker Qalibaf said the country's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in excellent health and is following up on files and the economic blockade, stressing unity and the provision of livelihoods for citizens, according to Al Jazeera.

[半岛电视台] A Palestinian groom from the Nuseirat camp in Gaza lost his home, his wedding tent and his wedding preparations days before the ceremony when an Israeli strike reduced his plans to rubble, according to Al Jazeera. He said he remains determined to keep the promise he made to his mother, vowing to hold the wedding amid the ruins and to stage a celebration that Gaza will talk about.

[半岛电视台] Gaza's health ministry on October 27 called for medicines, medical consumables and medical equipment to be allowed into the Gaza Strip and for obstacles preventing patients from being evacuated abroad for treatment to be removed, according to Al Jazeera. The ministry said the shortage of laboratory materials reached 80%. According to the report, shortages of essential treatments, from insulin to cancer drugs, are worsening the health crisis in Gaza.

[半岛电视台] Qatar's foreign ministry said on October 27 that a Qatari delegation's visit to Tehran comes within the framework of supporting mediation efforts to defuse the current crisis, according to the ministry. It said the visit is part of backing mediation to calm the current crisis. Further details will follow shortly.

[半岛电视台] The Committee to Protect Journalists has documented Israeli abuses against journalists working in the field in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron, including detention, the firing of tear gas, directing laser beams at them and raids on their offices, according to Al Jazeera, which reported the findings on October 27, 2026.

[半岛电视台] Israel is heading toward a pivotal parliamentary election that is seen as a referendum on whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stays in power, according to Al Jazeera. The report said Netanyahu is seeking to hold onto power amid continuing wars and deepening institutional crises since October 7, and that the country stands at a fateful crossroads.

[半岛电视台] A fuel crisis, along with shortages of medicine and food, is deepening the suffering of residents in Yemen's besieged city of Taiz, according to Al Jazeera. In the Al-Zahra district east of Taiz, near the front lines, a worsening household gas crisis caused by the siege has forced women to gather firewood to prepare food, Al Jazeera reported.

[半岛电视台] Egypt's parliament authorized President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to provide military support to Saudi Arabia, opening questions about the nature of that support and whether the mandate will turn into defensive military action or remain leverage to back a diplomatic track, Al Jazeera reported. The report said the debate centers on the gap between the authorization's scope and its actual implementation.

[半岛电视台] Israel's election turnout was the highest since 1981, according to Al Jazeera, in a vote seen as a test of Benjamin Netanyahu's political future. The report said that amid the failures associated with the October 7 events and rising concerns over his policies, it remains to be seen whether the record turnout can unseat Netanyahu, and that the Arab vote could shape the balance of power and the formation of the next government.

[半岛电视台] In a report published on October 27, 2026, Al Jazeera asked why the Houthis are waging fierce battles to control mountain highlands in Taiz, and whether those mountains could become a strategic weapon threatening global trade even if the group loses control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The report is framed as a question and the summary provides no specific battle details or figures.

[半岛电视台] Israel's election, which began on Tuesday, gives voters a chance to take positions on major issues, Al Jazeera reported. According to the report, the most prominent issues include the investigation into the failures that allowed "Al-Aqsa Flood" to occur, mandatory conscription for religious Jews, and the economy.

[半岛电视台] An advertisement supporting Abdulrahman al-Sayed has stirred controversy in the United States by linking US military support for Israel to rising prices, according to Al Jazeera. The ad drew accusations of antisemitism while also being defended as criticism of US spending priorities.

[半岛电视台] Qatar Museums has reopened the Fahd bin Ali Palace after 20 years, launching two interactive exhibitions, according to Al Jazeera. The exhibitions, titled "Qatar's Wooden Doors" and "Our Heritage 2026," explore old houses and pre-Islamic burial rituals. According to the report, the project turns ancestral memories into an open folk archive.

[半岛电视台] Oil prices swung between gains and losses on October 27, 2026, as hopes grew for a truce in the Middle East, according to Al Jazeera. Gold fell as the dollar strengthened and markets awaited the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision.

[半岛电视台] Breast cancer patients in Gaza are facing a battle that goes beyond the disease itself, with diagnostic machines out of service, medicines unavailable and radiotherapy absent, according to Al Jazeera. Some patients are still waiting for approval to be transferred outside the enclave for treatment, the report said.

[半岛电视台] Palestinian girl Nisreen Skik has been selected among the world's top eight content creators, according to Al Jazeera, becoming a voice for Gaza's children to the world after refusing to surrender to reality and to the will of the occupation and its siege, the broadcaster said.

[半岛电视台] Displaced Palestinian families in Gaza are watching the results of the Israeli elections, hoping they will help stop the war and ease restrictions, while fearing continued displacement and the entrenchment of Israeli control over parts of the territory, according to Al Jazeera.

[半岛电视台] Israelis voted on October 27, 2026, in the sixth Knesset election since 2019, according to Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera's report explains how the vote is conducted and who is barred from taking part.

[半岛电视台] The Israeli military said on Tuesday that it arrested an Egyptian citizen who crossed the border fence during the night near the Awja crossing, according to the military.

[半岛电视台] Israel's election has raised fears of a brain drain and of worsening economic and social crises, with about 20% of voters considering leaving the country, according to Al Jazeera. The report cited warnings that a victory for the right would deepen divisions and weaken the opposition.

[半岛电视台] Leaked communications show contacts between advisers to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and German figures aimed at drumming up support for a bill concerning Israel, according to Al Jazeera, amid questions over a paid commission that the Christian Democratic Union in the state of Hesse denies.

[半岛电视台] Al Jazeera said in a report that Israeli moves in the eastern Mediterranean, Ethiopia, Somaliland and Sinai intersect with Egypt's national security amid competition over gas, Nile water and maritime corridors. The report said it examined how Cairo views the situation.

[半岛电视台] A closing statement issued after a quadrilateral meeting held in Tehran said the states of the Mecca alliance and Iran agreed to continue negotiations, according to Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera also cited CNN as reporting that US President Donald Trump has not decided whether to choose the military option.

[半岛电视台] Yemeni government forces said they carried out hundreds of operations across combat fronts within 24 hours, according to the government forces. The coalition forces said they intercepted 3 drones in Riyadh and the southern region. Both claims were issued by the respective sides, with no further details provided.

[半岛电视台] In the town of Beit Chabab in Mount Lebanon, the sound of molten metal still tells the story of three centuries of artisanal endurance, according to Al Jazeera. Naffaa Naffaa and his son hold the secret of casting church bells as the last guardians of the craft in the Arab East.

[半岛电视台] A United Nations inquiry commission has accused Israel of committing crimes against humanity in the West Bank, including "extermination," and of continuing genocide in Gaza, according to Al Jazeera. The commission said civilians are being targeted through systematic operations and ongoing settler violence. The accusations were made by the UN inquiry commission.

[半岛电视台] The UK Maritime Trade Operations said a fire broke out on a ship southeast of Iraq's Faw, according to the British maritime trade body. It did not specify the cause of the incident or which party the vessel belongs to.

[半岛电视台] Egypt has signed a preliminary agreement to finance a solar energy project worth $650 million, according to Al Jazeera. The European Investment Bank also injected $37.5 million into a fund supporting Egyptian small and medium-sized enterprises, Al Jazeera said.

[半岛电视台] A fire broke out on a ship southeast of Faw in Iraq, according to Al Jazeera, citing an announcement by the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The body did not clarify the cause of the incident or which party the vessel belongs to.

[半岛电视台] Egypt signed a preliminary agreement to finance a solar power project worth $650 million, according to Al Jazeera. The European Investment Bank also injected $37.5 million into a fund supporting Egyptian small and medium-sized enterprises, Al Jazeera reported.

[半岛电视台] An investigative court in Baghdad issued an arrest warrant on Monday, October 26, 2026, for the head of the Maysan provincial council, according to Al Jazeera. The warrant followed his threat to stage civil disobedience and cut roads linking the province to the rest of Iraq if his demand to open the Shib border crossing was not met. Al Jazeera reported that the dispute over the Shib crossing also involves protests and counterfeit currency.

[半岛电视台] Israel's prime minister is seeking to strike Iran, while Washington has confirmed it will not attack Tehran before the midterm elections, according to Al Jazeera. The report also said security sources indicated that Hezbollah is prepared to resume fighting after receiving new support from Iran. The claims were attributed to Al Jazeera; no further details were provided by the parties involved.

[半岛电视台] Iraq's streets are reviving their winter rituals through carts selling lablabi, fava beans, soups and popular sweets as temperatures drop, according to Al Jazeera. The report said these foods are not only for warming the body but also revive inherited customs.

[半岛电视台] War and psychological trauma continue to affect survivors in Gaza, Jenin, Syria and Yemen, according to Al Jazeera. The report said suffering does not end with surviving bombardment or losing homes and loved ones, but persists in the form of painful memories, recurring fear and psychological disorders.

[半岛电视台] Saudi Aramco is nearing an agreement with international banks on a $10 billion credit facility aimed at strengthening the Saudi company's financial flexibility, according to Al Jazeera. The report said the move comes amid escalating attacks on its facilities and disruption to energy export flows in the region.

[半岛电视台] In a commentary published on October 26, 2026, Al Jazeera argued that betting on Israeli elections to change the country's direction is an illusion. According to the commentary, Israel's security consensus is already settled and what moves the public is the scale of the cost, so Israel's course will not change even if Netanyahu loses at the polls.

[半岛电视台] Doha Investment said on October 26, 2026 that it has raised the size of its active asset management initiative to 5 billion riyals ($1.37 billion), according to Al Jazeera. The firm said the move aims to attract new asset managers, strengthen investments and develop Qatar's capital markets.

[半岛电视台] US actress Hannah Einbinder said supporting Palestine is the "minimum" responsibility of artists, citing the sacrifices of Anas al-Sharif and journalists in Gaza and calling for continued speaking out until the genocide stops, according to Al Jazeera.

[半岛电视台] A small seed bank is trying to rebuild its stock of inherited local seeds inside a temporary plastic tent in the city of Deir al-Balah, according to Al Jazeera. The outlet said the effort could serve as a starting point for restoring local agriculture and preserving crop genetic diversity.

[半岛电视台] A Lebanese man, Abdullah Abbas, watched via surveillance cameras as Israeli occupation forces demolished his home and bulldozed his land in Zawtar al-Sharqiya in southern Lebanon, according to Al Jazeera. The broadcaster said the footage drew widespread sympathy on social platforms over the loss of years of work.

[半岛电视台] The reappearance of an Israeli player in Barcelona's squad for the Clasico has reopened scrutiny of the club and its president Joan Laporta's ties with Israeli investors and player agents, according to Al Jazeera. The report said the relationships range from private partnerships to loans and commercial agreements worth millions of euros.

[半岛电视台] Qatar called for the protection of energy facilities and global shipping routes during conflicts, according to Al Jazeera, after attacks disrupted its energy production and the movement of liquefied natural gas tankers. Qatar stressed the need to strengthen investment and international cooperation to ensure the stability of energy supplies.

[半岛电视台] The "Arsif 2026" report has been launched, tracking the research impact of 1,448 Arab universities, according to Al Jazeera. Egypt and Iraq lead the ranking, Algeria has a prominent presence, and the Islamic University of Gaza recorded record citation rates, according to the report.

[半岛电视台] An Al Jazeera article said the Mecca alliance between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is important for resolving regional crises autonomously without foreign intervention. It said the Tehran meeting is the alliance's first test and stressed the need to expand it to ensure regional security.

[半岛电视台] Israel's military escalated operations across the occupied West Bank on October 26, the eve of the Israeli election, with a focus on Hebron, according to Al Jazeera. The report said troops raided hundreds of homes, displacing thousands of people, and closed checkpoints, blocking workers' movement. The claims were attributed to Al Jazeera and were not independently confirmed by Israeli authorities.

[半岛电视台] Germany's Der Spiegel newspaper published testimony from 10 Israeli soldiers that, according to Al Jazeera, undermines the official narrative from within the military establishment and reveals a doctrine based on deliberate killing and indiscriminate revenge. The accounts were published after the "Naza" incident, Al Jazeera reported.

[半岛电视台] Yemeni government forces said on October 26, 2026 that they had made progress in fighting against the Houthis west of Taiz, according to Al Jazeera, alongside 12 air strikes on Houthi positions. The Houthis said they downed a drone in the province. Fighting took place on several frontlines in Taiz and hundreds of families were displaced, the report said.

[半岛电视台] Activists reacted to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's new presidential term by recalling his support for Palestine and his criticism of the war on Gaza, according to Al Jazeera, while others described his victory as a blow to the right-wing current represented by Donald Trump. The report said Lula's win angered Trump.

[半岛电视台] Al Jazeera said its program "Networks" reviewed in its October 26, 2026 episode four events that set Arab and global digital platforms abuzz, including the deaths of the perpetrators of the Karak attack and the story of a displaced Egyptian doctor in Yemen, according to the network. The program said online follow-up on these events shaped the discussion.

[半岛电视台] Ahmed Issa's "Land of Wonders" collects 23 stories from Gaza that document the suffering after the bombardment and seek to restore the victims' dignity from the grip of numbers and news bulletins, according to Al Jazeera. The report said the book presents Gaza's forgotten faces through the mirror of literature.

[半岛电视台] Syria's General Organization for Roads and Transport signed a contract with Qatar's Al-Muhannadi Roads, Trade and Contracting Company to rehabilitate the Tanf-Busayri road at a value of up to $147 million, according to Al Jazeera.

[半岛电视台] Between 5,000 and 7,000 trucks remain backed up at the Iran-Pakistan border even though trade has partially resumed, Al Jazeera reported. The report cited disruption to liquefied gas supplies and higher prices, along with a dispute over electronic import procedures.

[半岛电视台] Egypt's parliament has authorized President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to provide military support to Saudi Arabia, Al Jazeera reported, opening broader options for protecting national security and strengthening regional deterrence amid escalating tensions. According to the report, the authorization leaves Cairo weighing how to balance deterrence against avoiding being drawn into war.

[半岛电视台] UN Secretary-General and Egypt's foreign minister held a joint press conference in Cairo, where Gaza, Sudan, Libya, escalation with Iran and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam dominated discussions, according to Al Jazeera. Both sides issued matching calls to de-escalate and respect international law.

[半岛电视台] Pakistan's central bank raised its policy rate by 50 basis points to 12% on October 26, 2026, its first increase since April, according to Al Jazeera. The report said inflation has continued to exceed the set target as energy costs rise due to the conflict in the Gulf.

[半岛电视台] The Houthi group (Ansar Allah) has held sessions to try 51 defendants on espionage charges and gave them a final opportunity to present their defense, according to Al Jazeera. Among the cases brought before the court is the "Dhamar cell" case, in which preliminary death sentences were issued against 44 of the defendants, Al Jazeera reported.

[半岛电视台] The Yemeni Network for Rights and Freedoms accused the Houthis of firing 369 projectiles at residential areas in Taiz province over the past 48 hours, killing four civilians, according to the network. It described the strikes as part of a Houthi targeting map against civilians and hospitals in Taiz.

[半岛电视台] Al Jazeera correspondent Suhaib Al-Assa examines in a report how the cost of the war on Iran and rising prices are playing into US congressional election campaigns, amid growing voter concerns over the cost of living. The report did not provide specific polling figures or election outcome forecasts.

[半岛电视台] Israel is heading toward a Knesset election amid debate over Iran and US President Trump's support for Netanyahu, with polls indicating complications that could prevent the formation of a new government and leave Netanyahu as prime minister of a transitional government, according to Al Jazeera.

[半岛电视台] New operations against Iran have become a matter of time rather than a possibility, US officials said, according to CNN, as cited by Al Jazeera. CNN quoted US officials as saying that US forces in the Middle East are prepared to carry out new operations that could be wide-ranging. No further details were provided.

[半岛电视台] Scenarios of renewed military confrontation between Washington and Tehran have accelerated in recent days, according to Al Jazeera, while mediators continue efforts to revive the negotiation track. The report framed the situation as "between threat and counter-threat" and did not disclose specific military movements or timelines.

[半岛电视台] Neil Saravanamuttoo, a candidate for mayor of Ottawa, Canada, pledged to raise the Palestinian flag on the city hall building if he wins the election. Speaking to Al Jazeera on October 26, 2026, he said the Gaza war has become a "local issue" that affects residents of his city and requires a moral stance in solidarity with them.

[半岛电视台] Satellite images documented repeated damage to buildings at the strategic "Hamza Camp" controlled by the Houthis in Ibb province in central Yemen between Oct. 12 and Oct. 25, 2026, according to Al Jazeera. The images showed destroyed roofs and damaged facilities. The report did not specify the cause of the damage or give casualty figures.

[Al Jazeera] Qatar's emir met Uzbekistan's president on October 26, 2026, during a working visit to Tashkent, according to the Qatari Emir's Diwan. The Diwan said the two sides reviewed cooperation and friendly relations between the two countries and prospects for strengthening them, and discussed regional and international issues of mutual concern.

[Al Jazeera] Al Jazeera outlines the match time and broadcast channel for the AFC Champions League Elite fixture between Qatar's Al-North and Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal. According to Al Jazeera, Al-Hilal, featuring Algerian player Riyad Mahrez, will face the team of Moroccan player Yassine Bounou in this headline clash. The report did not disclose the specific kickoff time or the name of the broadcast channel.

[Al Jazeera] Palestinians in several West Bank cities are enduring daily travel difficulties due to security restrictions and closures imposed by the Israeli occupation authorities, according to Al Jazeera, forcing them to wait in long lines at checkpoints, including patients and ambulances. The report said these checkpoints and closures have left Palestinians' daily lives in hardship.

[Al Jazeera] Iraq's prime minister's office announced on October 26, 2026, that it has terminated the post of Hamid al-Shatri, director of the National Intelligence Service, according to Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera said further details would be published later.

[Al Jazeera] According to Al Jazeera, Iranians are struggling to adapt to economic hardship, reordering their life priorities to cope with the difficult economic environment caused by war. The report said the war has pushed inflation to unprecedented levels.

[Al Jazeera] Egypt's House of Representatives on October 26 approved a request by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to take defensive measures in support of and assistance to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, according to Al Jazeera. The report did not disclose the specific nature of the measures, saying only that further details would be announced later.

[Al Jazeera] On Palestinian Women's National Day, three organizations issued a statement saying that Israeli violations against more than 90 Palestinian women prisoners are escalating, including sexual assault, strip searches and denial of medical care, along with torture, starvation and harassment, according to Al Jazeera. The statement provided no further details in the summary.

[Al Jazeera] On October 26, 2026, a video circulated on social media accounts purporting to show Iranian authorities discharging wastewater toward the Iraqi side in response to the closure of the Shib border crossing. Al Jazeera examined the authenticity of the video. The claim currently exists only as social media content, and Al Jazeera did not confirm in its report the time or location of the filming or whether the discharge occurred.

[Al Jazeera] Security challenges are escalating along Niger's long borders with seven countries, with repeated armed group attacks and tensions within the military establishment threatening stability in the landlocked Sahel nation, according to Al Jazeera. The report said Niger is facing a contest over influence and oil resources and is reshaping its international alliances accordingly. The account is Al Jazeera's alone and provided no further details.