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Abbas and Iraq’s prime minister discuss aid and Palestinian finances in Amman
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Amman, WAFA reported on 26 October 2026
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Hebron relief committee records 619 affected families and shelter gap
Hebron’s relief committee recorded 619 affected families and approximately 3971 displaced people, WAFA reported on 26 October 2026, focusing on Jalda and Deir Baha amid military operations and closures.
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Ben Gvir enters Al-Aqsa compound on election eve amid status quo concerns
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir entered the Al-Aqsa compound under security protection on 26 October 2026, WAFA reported, citing the Jerusalem Governorate
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Bulldozing south of Jenin for settlement road prompts access concerns
WAFA reported bulldozing south of Jenin for a road linking settlements on 26 October 2026
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Prisoner groups warn of worsening conditions and scabies among Palestinian women detainees
Palestinian prisoner groups said more than 90 Palestinian women were held in Israeli prisons and warned of scabies, inadequate treatment and missing hygiene supplies, WAFA reported on 26 October 2026.
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Coalition says it destroyed Sanaa missile launchers after Riyadh attack
The coalition supporting Yemen’s government said it destroyed two ballistic-missile launchers in Sanaa, Qatar News Agency reported on 26 October
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Jordan announces arrests in Karak church attack after armed confrontation
Jordanian authorities announced the arrest of three people accused of carrying out the Karak church attack, Qatar News Agency reported on 26 October, citing Public Security
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Qatar and Egypt discuss de-escalation with focus on navigation
Qatar’s prime minister and foreign minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, discussed regional developments and diplomatic coordination with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Qatar News Agency reported on 26 October.
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Qatar–Saudi call combines solidarity with de-escalation coordination
Qatar’s prime minister and foreign minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, reaffirmed solidarity with Saudi Arabia in a call with Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Qatar News Agency reported on 26 October
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Qatar’s emir arrives in Moscow for gas exporters’ summit
Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, arrived in Moscow for the Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit, Qatar News Agency reported on 26 October
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Qatar proposes conflict-sensitive financing and investment-ready projects
Qatar’s international cooperation minister, Maryam Al Misnad, proposed clearer investment-mobilisation targets, better project preparation and financing tools for fragile states at the World Investment Forum, Qatar News Agency reported on 26 October.
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Oman and South Africa discuss de-escalation and shipping security
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi and South Africa’s Ronald Lamola discussed regional developments in a call reported by Qatar News Agency on 26 October
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