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An Israeli drone struck a crowd of people in the Tuffah neighborhood in the northeast of Gaza City, the WAFA agency reported citing medics. A young man whose identity has not been established was killed. There were also reports of gunfire south of Khan Younis and artillery strikes in the eastern part of Gaza City.
Aziz KarimovAccording to Anadolu, citing medical sources, an Israeli quadcopter opened fire on Palestinians in the At-Tawam area in northwest Gaza City, killing one man with a shot to the head. Another young man died of wounds sustained in a drone strike on Thursday, and four people, including a woman and a girl, were wounded in a helicopter strike on a residential house. According to Gaza's health ministry, violations of the ceasefire in effect since October 10, 2025 have killed 1,505 Palestinians and wounded 5,332.
Otabek YusupovAccording to polls, Benjamin Netanyahu's party retains a slight advantage, but on the question of who deserves to become prime minister, his main rival — former chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot — noticeably outpaces the incumbent head of government. The opposition criticizes Netanyahu for missing the October 7 Hamas attack. In Israel, no party usually wins by a clear margin, so the outcome depends on a coalition.
Otabek YusupovOn October 16, the Israeli army carried out airstrikes, artillery shelling and demolitions in southern Lebanon, with military equipment advancing toward the outskirts of the border town of Kfar Shuba. According to Lebanese authorities, since March 2 the attacks have killed 4,389 people and wounded 12,424. The shelling continues despite the 'Framework Agreement' of June 26 brokered by the United States.
Aziz KarimovProminent Israeli Rabbi Dov Lior issued a religious ruling permitting Israeli settlers to take olives from Palestinian lands in the West Bank, including plots far from settlements. He claimed that Palestinians do not own the land, calling it 'stolen property.' The ruling was published by Israel's Channel 13 amid a surge in attacks on farmers during the harvest season.
Otabek YusupovA Maariv poll conducted by the Lazar Research institute 11 days before the Knesset election on October 27 showed parity: Netanyahu's bloc and the Jewish opposition at 51 seats each, Arab parties at 14, and the 'Reservists' party at 4. With an uncertain outcome, 55% of Israelis prefer a national unity government over new elections. Eisenkot leads Netanyahu as a candidate for prime minister (48% vs 41%).
Aziz KarimovThe announcement of the creation of a Cyprus branch of the pro-Israel lobbying group Israel Allies Foundation triggered a conflict between parties. Six MPs from DISY, DIKO and ELAM announced the establishment of the branch, having earlier set up a branch of Transatlantic Friends of Israel. The left-wing opposition AKEL called the moves 'highly provocative' and accused parliament of turning into an Israeli lobby, while also criticising the government of Nikos Christodoulides.
Aziz KarimovThe Anadolu agency publishes an overview of Israeli parties' positions ahead of the October 27 election: Netanyahu's ruling coalition and key opposition figures oppose Palestinian statehood, differing on annexation, settlements and governing Gaza. Palestinian parties demand sovereignty but are excluded from possible coalitions.
Otabek YusupovOn World Food Day (October 16), the Gaza Health Ministry reported 466 deaths from malnutrition since 2024, including 157 children and 189 elderly people. More than 158,000 cases of acute malnutrition among children under 5 have been recorded. The UN declared famine in Gaza in August 2025. According to the ministry, by the end of 2026 more than 1.4 million people will be in a food crisis situation.
Otabek YusupovAccording to Anadolu, 14 people were injured, including two foreign journalists, among them an American journalist, as a result of attacks by Israeli forces in the West Bank. 12 Palestinians were wounded in the Ramallah and Al-Bireh governorates; four vehicles were set on fire, including a civil defense vehicle.
Otabek YusupovAccording to Syrian state media, about 10 Israeli military vehicles advanced toward the Abdin dam in Daraa province on Thursday, accompanied by aircraft flights. Israeli forces reportedly opened fire on farmland and searched homes. The day before, a column of five vehicles had already entered the same area through the Tel Abu Ghaitar checkpoint.
Otabek YusupovThe foreign ministers of Turkey and 18 other countries issued a joint statement condemning the opening of Colombia's embassy in Jerusalem. They called the decision a violation of UN Security Council resolutions 476 and 478 and urged Bogota to reconsider it.
Aziz KarimovSpeaking at the European Conference of Speakers of Parliaments in Rome, Turkish parliament speaker Numan Kurtulmus said that the international community cannot remain silent in response to what he described as ongoing violations of international law by Israel, and called on parliaments to play an active role in defending international law.
Otabek YusupovChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Baku, urged Israel to halt and reverse the expansion of settlements in the West Bank, and to fully open access to Gaza. Beijing called the Palestinian question 'the greatest historical injustice of the century' and reaffirmed its support for the two-state solution.
Aziz KarimovChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Baku, demanded a halt to the creation of settlements in the occupied West Bank and the reversal of previous actions. He called the Palestinian question the greatest historical injustice of the 21st century and supported the two-state solution, also stressing the need to fully open access to the Gaza Strip.
Aziz KarimovAccording to the Israeli TV channel N12 and Axios, over the past two weeks Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have discussed the possibility of joint strikes on Iran several times due to concerns about the restoration of its nuclear program. Trump has not made a final decision: part of his circle favors military action, while most advisers favor sanctions. The US and Israeli militaries are on heightened readiness.
Aziz KarimovThe Palestinian Prisoners' Society published a report stating that since October 2023 Israeli forces have detained more than 2,000 Palestinian children, with at least 350 of them currently held in Israeli prisons. The organization reports torture, starvation and denial of medical care, cites cases of death and severe injury, and also provides data on American teenagers held in prisons.
Aziz KarimovAzerbaijan hosted the seventh CICA summit in Baku, bringing together leaders and delegations of conflicting states — Israel, Iran, Qatar, the UAE, Turkey, Russia, Palestine and Asian countries. Israeli President Isaac Herzog held meetings with Aliyev and Bahrain's foreign minister; a number of delegations walked out during his address. The Baku Declaration was adopted, Azerbaijan's chairmanship extended for 2026–2028, and Laos became a full member. Azerbaijan hosted the seventh CICA summit in Baku, bringing together leaders and delegations from conflicting states including Israel, Iran, Qatar, UAE, Turkey, Russia, Palestine, and Asian nations. Israeli President Isaac Herzog held meetings with President Aliyev and the Bahraini Foreign Minister; several delegations left the hall during his speech. The Baku Declaration was adopted, Azerbaijan's chairmanship extended for 2026–2028, and Laos became a full member.
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