WAFA reports 12 arrests in Qalqilya and movement restrictions nearby
Local sources told WAFA that Israeli forces arrested 12 Palestinians during Qalqilya raids early on 28 October
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Local sources told WAFA that Israeli forces arrested 12 Palestinians during Qalqilya raids early on 28 October
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said US–Israeli attacks and barriers to energy transport threatened market stability at the Moscow gas exporters’ summit, Anadolu reported on 27 October
Turkey’s parliamentary foreign affairs committee approved a bill consenting to ratification of the Mecca defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Anadolu reported on 27 October
Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif pledged support for Saudi Arabia against attacks in a Geo News interview reported by Anadolu on 27 October
China plans to send an envoy to countries affected by Middle East tensions, Reuters reported on 27 October
Qatari foreign ministry media director Ibrahim bin Sultan Al Hashmi called for a regional security framework based on sovereignty and non-aggression, Al Sharq reported on 28 October
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed regional developments with Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty and Jordan’s Ayman Safadi in separate calls, Anadolu reported on 27 October
Overall turnout in Tuesday’s Knesset election reached 77.7%, while participation among Arab voters reached 80%, according to an election committee statement reported by Anadolu on 28 October
Benjamin Netanyahu called for a strong right-wing government in a post-election speech reported by Sama News on 28 October
Ajel’s Wednesday morning update reported a projection of 27 seats for Likud and 21 for Gadi Eisenkot’s party after 55.4% of votes were counted, citing election committee figures
Most Israeli polling stations close at ten on Tuesday evening, followed by counting and broadcast exit polls, according to arrangements reported by Anadolu on 26 October 2026
Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agreed to continue dialogue supporting regional cooperation, peace and security, according to the joint statement carried by Press TV after the Tehran meeting on 26 October 2026.