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Coalition reports drone interceptions in southern Saudi Arabia and missiles toward east
The coalition supporting Yemen’s government said it intercepted four Houthi drones heading toward southern Saudi Arabia, Qatar News Agency reported on 27 October, citing a statement carried by SPA.
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Ukrainian and Russian reports describe two deaths in separate attacks
Qatar News Agency relayed two accounts on 27 October: Ukrinform reported one death and 14 injuries in a Russian missile attack on Kyiv, while Sputnik reported one death and other injuries in a Ukrainian drone attack on a bus in Zaporizhzhia.
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Shelling and demolitions reported in south Lebanon as framework implementation faces obstacles
Qatar News Agency, citing Lebanon’s National News Agency, reported Israeli shelling of southern towns including Baraachit, Kounine, Mansouri and Majdal Zoun on 27 October, alongside a demolition in Khiam.
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Palestine urges Security Council measures and arms embargo over Hebron operations
Palestinian UN envoy Riyad Mansour sent letters to UN leadership, the Security Council and General Assembly calling for action over escalation in Hebron and the West Bank, Qatar News Agency reported on 27 October.
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Arab experts review refugee convention draft before justice ministers’ meeting
Arab experts and ministry representatives began reviewing a draft convention on refugee conditions in Cairo, Qatar News Agency reported on 27 October
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Gaza hospital tally distinguishes newly killed people from recovered bodies
WAFA reported on 26 October 2026 that Gaza hospitals received 11 bodies and recorded 35 injuries over the preceding day, citing medical sources
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Palestinian Women’s Day highlights participation and preservation of historical records
Women’s Affairs Minister Mona al-Khalili called for wider participation by women in leadership and decision-making at Palestinian Women’s Day events in Ramallah, WAFA reported on 26 October 2026.
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Home demolished in Qalqilya’s Naqqar neighbourhood after residents evacuated, WAFA says
WAFA quoted local sources reporting the demolition of a home in Qalqilya’s Naqqar neighbourhood on 26 October 2026
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Palestine presents water recovery and reconstruction priorities to Arab ministers
Palestinian Water Authority head Ziad al-Mimi presented sector needs to Arab water ministers in Cairo, WAFA reported on 26 October 2026
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Palestinian–UNRWA talks in Cairo address services and facility protection
Palestinian acting ambassador in Cairo Naji al-Naji discussed humanitarian coordination with UNRWA representative Sahar al-Jobouri, WAFA reported on 26 October 2026.
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Three injuries reported in Qalandia raid by Red Crescent and Jerusalem authorities
WAFA reported three injuries during the Qalandia camp raid on the evening of 26 October 2026
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Palestine explores missing-persons registry and identification work with Cyprus committee
Palestinian Justice Minister Sharhabil al-Zaeem discussed documentation, forensic work and family support with Cyprus’s Committee on Missing Persons, WAFA reported on 26 October 2026
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