Iran–Russia railway pact sets keystone in North–South Corridor Tehran and Moscow's Rasht–Astara rail deal unlocks the final segment of a Eurasian freight artery, bolstering the Axis of Resistance and bypassing western sanctions. By Vali Kaleji thecradle.co/articles-id/341…

Invading Israeli forces have killed Abdul Rahman Ahmad Abbas Darawsheh, 26 years old, in Al-Faraa refugee camp in Tubas, occupied West Bank.

Former Israeli envoy reveals Biden greenlighted violations of Lebanon ceasefire ift.tt/RZ9kx8r

VIDEO | Footage shows Israeli settlers assaulting Palestinian journalist Raneen Sawafta and one of her colleagues while they were covering the olive harvest in the town of Beita, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank.

Yemeni interior ministry dismantles US-Israeli-Saudi spy network ift.tt/4svTdEY

Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) and Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) announced that they have no reports regarding an alleged assassination attempt against the Israeli ambassador in Mexico. The Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining open communication with all diplomatic missions accredited in the country. For its part, the SSPC reiterated its respectful and coordinated cooperation, always within the framework of national sovereignty, with all security agencies that request it.

Syrian sources report Israeli military vehicles have advanced into the al-Hafayer area and toward Ofaina in the northern countryside of Quneitra, southern Syria.

The World Health Organization reports that 16,500 patients in Gaza are still waiting to be evacuated for treatment abroad.

BREAKING | Israeli artillery shelling targets east of Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip.

US and Israel accuse Iran of plotting to assassinate Israeli ambassador in Mexico —— According to Israel, Mexican authorities intervened to prevent an assassination attempt targeting Ambassador Einat Kranz-Neiger. “We thank the security and law enforcement services in Mexico for thwarting a terrorist network directed by Iran that sought to attack Israel’s ambassador in Mexico,” Israel’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement. A US official claimed the plot was initiated by the IRGC's Quds Force in late 2024 and was disrupted earlier this year.

Paramount 'blacklisting' Hollywood figures critical of Gaza genocide ift.tt/aGkVnxc

EU plans new center to combat alleged online disinformation —— The European Union is moving to establish a "Centre for Democratic Resilience" under its proposed "democracy shield" initiative, framed as a defense against online disinformation. The project, detailed in a leaked document, would coordinate EU member states and allies in monitoring, flagging, and countering what Brussels defines as “information manipulation” by alleged foreign actors. Critics, however, warn that such a centralized body could blur the line between combating propaganda and policing dissent, granting the EU sweeping authority over online speech. The proposed center would share early-warning data, deploy public awareness campaigns, and align national responses to perceived information threats. The draft explicitly cites Russia’s "hybrid attacks" and China’s influence operations but offers few safeguards against the misuse of "disinformation" as a political label. Participation in the initiative would be voluntary for EU states and "like-minded partners" such as the UK, while a parallel plan envisions a network of approved fact-checkers and social-media influencers to "promote democratic values." Critics argue this risks institutionalizing propaganda under the guise of resilience, potentially silencing independent journalism and critical voices across the bloc.

BREAKING | A senior source from Hamas's Qassam Brigades told Al Jazeera that they have just retrieved the body of a Lieutenant in the Givati Brigade, Hadar Goldin, from the city of Rafah in Gaza.

The Football Association of Ireland has approved a decision requesting The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to suspend Israel's participation in European competitions. (Reuters)

'PR stunt': Israel rejects arrest warrants issued by Turkiye for Netanyahu ift.tt/dQBzvNn

Yemen’s Interior Ministry announces that a targeted operation led to the arrest of a spy network linked to a joint operations room between the US intelligence and Israeli Mossad.

VIDEO | The aftermath of Israeli settlers setting fire to a Palestinian family's house in the village of Abu Falah east of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.

The Lebanese Ministry of Health announces one killed and 4 injured in the Israeli drone strike on the village of Baraachit, south Lebanon.

Sources in Lebanon’s General Security told Al-Jadeed that two Israelis recently entered Lebanon through the Masnaa crossing on the Syrian border and toured several areas before leaving via the airport. They were identified as Avraham Dov Goldstein, known on social media as Avigold, and Berel Indig.

Yedioth Ahronoth reports that the Israeli army has prepared a plan in case Hezbollah responds to its airstrikes in southern Lebanon.

UN: Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians hit record high in October —— Israeli settlers carried out at least 264 attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank during October, the highest monthly figure recorded since UN officials began tracking such incidents in 2006, the UN reported on Friday. In a statement highlighting the surge in violence, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the attacks, which caused both casualties and property damage, averaged eight attacks per day. "Since 2006, OCHA has documented over 9,600 such attacks. About 1,500 of them took place just this year, roughly 15 per cent of the total," the UN statement said.