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Lebanese cleric Sayyed Ali Fadlallah called for national unity and vigilance amid reported Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon. He urged the Lebanese government to defend the country’s sovereignty, halt the bloodshed and assist displaced people. He also called for dialogue and an end to the blockade in Yemen, while Hezbollah parliamentarian Hussein al-Hajj Hassan discussed regional tensions and recent historical events.
Read storyPeru’s abstention in a UN General Assembly vote concerning Palestinian participation has prompted criticism from a senator, analysts and a former presidential adviser. They accused Lima of moving away from its traditional balanced position on Palestine and aligning more closely with the United States and Israel. The resolution passed with 152 votes in favor, three against and four abstentions and would allow Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to participate virtually in the UN General Assembly session.
Read storyThe week’s major European developments included Donald Trump’s support for Irish reunification during his visit to Ireland, US-German discussions on the proposed “NATO 3.0” framework, Ursula von der Leyen’s warning about Europe’s energy costs, announced departures by the leaders of Serbia and Sweden, and the IAEA’s general conference in Vienna. Iran asked the conference to consider banning attacks and threats against safeguarded nuclear facilities and protested restrictions on the participation of its delegation.
Read storyAn Ansarullah political bureau member said Yemenis would reject a ceasefire unless the Saudi blockade is lifted. He also identified Oman as a mediator and claimed Saudi Arabia had contacted Iran regarding mediation.
Read storyChina’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed Middle East developments and bilateral relations by phone. Wang called for preparations for further high-level engagement and stronger communication between Beijing and Washington. The report also said Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the United States next week for a meeting with Donald Trump, although China’s Foreign Ministry did not explicitly confirm that meeting.
Read storyIsraeli airstrikes and artillery fire reportedly targeted multiple locations in southern Lebanon, including areas in Wadi al-Sulouqi, al-Qantara, Bani Hayyan, Taluса and Upper Nabatieh. Lebanon’s health ministry reported 8,953 deaths and about 30,643 injuries, although the source did not provide the figures’ timeframe. The attacks come after a U.S.-mediated framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel was signed last month.
Read storyGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the war in Ukraine and the situations in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. A German government spokesperson said they agreed the two waterways should be reopened quickly. The call took place amid reported domestic political pressure on Merz after the Alternative for Germany party’s strong showing in a September 2026 state election.
Read storyAl-Akhbar reports that Saudi Arabia offered Ansarullah a two-week ceasefire and direct talks through Oman. The newspaper says Riyadh is prepared to discuss lifting the blockade and allowing aid into Yemen, while Ansarullah is demanding a broader settlement involving an end to the blockade, Saudi withdrawal and compensation for damage. The reported contacts and proposals have not been independently confirmed.
Read storyIRNA, citing Lebanese media, reported that Israeli forces threatened Lebanese army personnel near Deir Mimas and carried out attacks in several areas of southern Lebanon, with two people reportedly wounded in Shaqra. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam discussed the security situation, international meetings and domestic affairs. The report also described ongoing displacement, damage and disputed implementation of a U.S.-mediated framework agreement.
Read storyLebanon’s Health Ministry said Israeli forces burned and destroyed Mais al-Jabal Government Hospital in southern Lebanon. The ministry called for international accountability. The report also described the broader conflict, displacement and a U.S.-mediated framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel.
Read storyA six-story building previously damaged during Israeli attacks reportedly collapsed in Gaza City. Gaza civil defense said 11 bodies had been recovered, while dozens remained missing and at least 15 people were injured. The figures and reports about those trapped under the rubble were not independently verified.
Read storyAn IRNA report assesses that Benjamin Netanyahu is facing increasing electoral difficulties and may seek to manage domestic pressure through external crises. It warns that an escalation of tensions by Israel remains possible.
Read storyHamas blamed Israel for the collapse of the damaged Al-Saada building in Gaza City, saying 11 Palestinians were killed and dozens or about 100 people remained missing. Gaza’s Civil Defense spokesperson said rescuers recovered 11 bodies and that dozens were still missing. Hamas called for heavy equipment, rescue resources and safe shelter for residents of buildings at risk of collapse.
Read storyEgyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reaffirmed Cairo’s opposition to the forced displacement of Palestinians and support for Palestinian statehood during a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Sisi also called for implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement and continued humanitarian assistance, while Abbas briefed him on developments in the Palestinian territories, including the situation in the West Bank.
Read storyArab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy urged Arab and international efforts to oppose plans to annex the West Bank during a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Fahmy also called for action against settlement expansion, displacement, land confiscation and the isolation of Palestinian cities, while reaffirming support for a lasting solution to the Palestinian issue.
Read storyA damaged six-story residential building collapsed in Gaza City, killing 11 Palestinians and leaving dozens missing, according to IRNA, which cited Gaza’s civil defense and Palestinian groups. Islamic Jihad and Hamas blamed Israel and called for crossings to be reopened and aid and rescue equipment to enter Gaza. The report gives differing estimates of those missing and does not include independent verification.
Read storyA Le Monde commentary by historian Jean-Pierre Filiu argues that the Abraham Accords have not produced regional peace because they left the Palestinian issue unresolved and were driven partly by bilateral political and strategic incentives. The analysis cites conflicts in Sudan and Gaza, Saudi Arabia’s decision not to join, and changing regional alliances as evidence that the agreements have contributed more to instability than peace.
Read storyHamas official Ali Barakeh said Palestinians inside and outside the Palestinian territories should select representatives to the Palestinian National Council through free elections. If elections are not possible, he called for an inclusive national agreement rather than unilateral appointments, warning that exclusion could deepen Palestinian divisions.
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