Israel Strikes University
- Israel struck the Islamic University of Gaza twice, killing three and injuring seven.
- The university closed its campus and suspended in-person classes for the week.
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- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Pentagon’s top planner.
- Hegseth gave no reason and named no immediate replacement for Sylvia.
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Sexual Violence Allegations
- On 26 October 2026, the UN Commission of Inquiry released a report accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza and crimes against humanity in the West Bank.
- Commission notes Israeli forces kept large-scale operations during the cease-fire, expanding control to at least 60 % of Gaza.
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- Hezbollah spent three months preparing for hostilities with Israel after receiving tens of millions of dollars from Iran.
- Israeli Defense Forces occupy a security zone in southern Lebanon and order civilian evacuations while dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure.
- Protesters splashed red paint on Kosovo government buildings demanding action on violence against women.
- Arlinda Zekaj, a 49-year-old dual U.S.–Kosovo citizen, was killed with an axe by her brother-in-law on Oct. 22.
- Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles warned China’s military build-up pressures Southeast Asia and urged deeper cooperation.
- Marles met the “Squad” of Australia Japan the United States and the Philippines and pledged tighter defence coordination.
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced Tehran will try to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week.
- He said Iran's armed forces are fully prepared to defend the homeland while pursuing diplomacy.
Vance Proposes Iran Talks
- Vice President J.D. Vance sent a letter to Iran’s Gen. Mohsen Rezaei offering medical supplies.
- President Donald Trump approved Vance’s outreach after reading the letter.
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Gallagher Announces Papal Tour
- Archbishop Paul Gallagher announced Pope Leo XIV will travel to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru Nov 6-17.
- Gallagher said the pope had lung adenocarcinoma surgery on Oct 13, removing the lower right lobe.
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Israeli Police Refute Fraud
- Israeli police found no evidence supporting Likud’s fraud allegations.
- The Central Elections Committee also reported no grounds to question the vote’s integrity.
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- Netanyahu remains caretaker prime minister after his right-wing bloc is projected to win 53 seats.
- Arab parties are projected to win 19 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.
- The European Union is backing away from granting Canada associate-member status.
- Joint statement at the 21st Canada-EU summit in Montreal will call for closer association.