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Israel on October 27 and the US on November 3, 2026 will hold elections — the first major tests of public opinion since the conflict began in February. Netanyahu may remain acting prime minister without formal limits on his powers, while Trump retains constitutional freedom of action, although a Republican defeat in the midterms could intensify domestic pressure.
Sevara AzamovaIsraeli opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Gadi Eisenkot said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu puts his political survival above the country's interests. The trigger was remarks by Defense Minister Israel Katz, who blamed the opposition for possible future attacks. The statements came days before the election scheduled for Tuesday.
Javlon TursunovMustafa Barghouti, Secretary-General of the Palestinian initiative 'Al-Mustaqbal', said the Israeli army has divided the West Bank with more than 1,300 checkpoints, paralyzing the economy, education and healthcare, while settler violence has turned the region into a 'battlefield'. He called on the international community to impose sanctions and boycott the occupation system.
Sevara AzamovaIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in consultations with the United States, is pushing for a resumption of military action against Iran, the Financial Times reports citing sources. In early October he ordered the air force to prepare a strike plan, but Washington did not approve the operation: Trump, according to the newspaper, asked to avoid escalation at least until the midterm congressional elections on November 3.
Javlon TursunovDamascus has sent reinforcements to the front line in Sweida province, where Israel, according to sources, is airlifting vehicles and equipment, possibly to establish a base. The number of government forces has grown to 3,000. The tension complicates American efforts at a peaceful settlement between Syria and Israel.
Javlon TursunovAccording to the New York Times and Axios, the US and Israel have developed plans for a 'short but intense' operation against Iran, including nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure. Tehran declares readiness to respond and continues negotiations through Qatar. Escalation is expected after the US midterm elections on November 3.
Javlon TursunovThe US is building up its military presence in the Gulf, the State Department has ordered staff to leave Saudi Arabia, and Israel and Iran have been placed on heightened combat readiness. Media report plans for new strikes after the US midterm elections; Tehran speaks of 'mosaic defense,' while Qatar and Pakistan are trying to achieve a diplomatic breakthrough.
Javlon TursunovIllinois Democrat Delia Ramirez said that, in her words, the genocide against Palestinians is 'not over' and urged Congress to pass her bill H.R. 3565 (the 'Block the Bombs Act'), which bans the transfer of certain munitions to Israel. She cited ongoing strikes and risks to half a million Palestinians' access to food.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to Syrian media and the SANA agency, Israeli forces entered villages in the Daraa and Quneitra provinces, positioned snipers on the roofs of residential houses, shot dead a civilian with a disability and detained a young man, blocking the road to a UN patrol. Syria's Foreign Ministry earlier condemned the increasingly frequent incursions.
Sevara AzamovaDonald Trump at a rally in South Carolina said the war with Iran 'will end very soon,' that the US 'could leave now,' but wants the result to last a long time. He stated that Iran has been defeated militarily and financially and 'will never get a nuclear weapon,' and also called the Strait of Hormuz the 'Strait of Trump.' According to The New York Times, the US and Israel have developed plans for new strikes after the midterm elections, but it is not certain that Trump will approve them. Trump also said the US is 'not negotiating' with Iran.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to The New York Times, the US and Israeli militaries have prepared plans for a short but intense campaign against Iran that could begin after the congressional midterm elections on November 3. Likely targets are nuclear facilities, the missile and drone arsenal, and energy infrastructure; strikes on oil infrastructure, according to sources, may be excluded. The decision rests with Trump, who has previously repeatedly scrapped such plans.
Sevara AzamovaFollowing talks between Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and French President Emmanuel Macron in Doha, the sides called for full implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza, withdrawal of Israeli forces, an end to settlement policy in the West Bank, and a two-state solution. Iran, Lebanon and Syria were also discussed.
Javlon TursunovIsraeli forces shot dead a disabled Syrian civilian during a raid on homes in the village of Jamla in southern Deraa province, the state agency Sana reported. The previous night, Israeli artillery shelled the outskirts of Abidin. Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in December 2024, Israeli incursions into southern Syria have intensified; Syria's Foreign Ministry and the UN document a rise in violations.
Javlon TursunovThe US and Israeli military agencies have prepared plans for strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, energy infrastructure, and missile and drone arsenals, The New York Times reports citing sources. President Donald Trump has not made a final decision and may refrain from striking oil refineries due to concerns about rising fuel prices.
Otabek YusupovA women's boxing club in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood, west of Gaza City, resumed operations in an improvised tent after its gym and equipment were destroyed in Israeli attacks. Coach and national referee Nader Yassin trains athletes aged 7 to 40 with limited resources; the sessions help them cope with psychological pressure. According to the Palestinian Sports Media Association, more than 1,000 athletes and scouts have been killed and over 265 sports facilities destroyed during three years of attacks.
Javlon TursunovA senior Iranian security official said that in the event of a new war, the killing of Iranian officials or civilians, Tehran would consider US political assets and the infrastructure of participating countries as 'legitimate targets'. Iran, according to him, already considers itself at war with the US due to the naval blockade that began after the strikes on February 28.
Javlon TursunovIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that on October 18 he again discussed with US President Donald Trump the possibility of a change of power in Iran. According to him, overthrowing the regime in Tehran remains one of Israel's main goals and would lead to the cessation of Hezbollah's activities. The White House had previously denied discussing a resumption of hostilities.
Javlon TursunovPolls show neither Netanyahu's bloc nor Gadi Eisenkot's 'Bloc of Change' has a clear path to a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. Arab lists could win 13–14 mandates and become key to forming a coalition, though Eisenkot rules out an alliance with them. The main issues for Arab voters are toppling the government, crime and discrimination.
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