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Diplomatic efforts to avert war: Israel steps up contacts with Gulf states ahead of renewed military confrontation with Iran

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Israel and Iran have been long-standing adversaries, and their dispute over Iran's nuclear programme and regional allies has led to direct military confrontations in recent years. Qatar keeps diplomatic channels open with Tehran and has often mediated between the parties.

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  1. Israeli forces raid several homes during an incursion into Al-Far'a camp south of Tubas

    Tammun, Palestine · · Clash · Developing · 2 sources

  2. Revolutionary Guard says it destroyed an advanced MQ-9 drone

    Strait of Hormuz, Iran · · Interception · Developing · 3 sources

  3. Explosions heard in southern Iran’s coastal areas: Reports

    Southern Iran, Iran · · Other · Claim · 1 source

  4. Israeli forces demolish memorial for Palestinians killed by occupation in Nablus, remove Palestinian flag in Tulkarm

    Nablus, Palestine · · Other · Claim · 1 source

  5. 3 US drones shot down near Strait of Hormuz: Iran's IRGC

    Strait of Hormuz, Iran · · Interception · Claim · 1 source

  6. Health Minister discusses healthcare challenges with UNICEF delegation

    Palestine · · Diplomacy · Claim · 1 source

  7. Prisoners' Affairs Authority: number of female prisoners in Israeli jails rises to 88

    Israel · · Security · Developing · 2 sources

  8. Netanyahu says he is open to broad Israeli government but insists on leading it

    Israel · · Politics · Confirmed · 5 sources

  9. Palestinian envoy, ICRC president discuss conditions of Palestinian detainees in Israeli jails, humanitarian situation in occupied Palestinian Territory

    Palestine · · Diplomacy · Claim · 1 source

  10. Nabil Fahmy: Israeli moves in Somaliland violate Somalia's sovereignty

    Israel · · Diplomacy · Confirmed · 8 sources

  11. Cityscape Qatar sales exceed one billion riyals

    Doha, Qatar · · Economy · Developing · 2 sources

  12. Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs takes part in opening of Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference ADIPEC 2026

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · · Energy · Confirmed · 5 sources

  13. Trump: Iran wants to reach an agreement, and that may happen

    Tehran, Iran · · Diplomacy · Confirmed · 12 sources

  14. Batelco, a Beyon company, and Mazad renew partnership to boost the circular and sustainable economy

    Bahrain · · Economy · Developing · 2 sources

  15. U.S. military accuses Iran of attacks on civilians, shipping in Gulf

    Tehran, Iran · · Diplomacy · Developing · 3 sources

  16. On International Day to End Impunity, calls for accountability for killers of journalists in Gaza

    Gaza Strip, Palestine · · Other · Confirmed · 5 sources

  17. Dir' al-Watan and Giants forces carry out flanking operation against Houthi positions in Jabal al-Barahina on the Mahasha front

    Yemen · · Clash · Claim · 1 source

  18. Iranian news agency: five explosions heard on Qeshm Island in the south of the country

    Qeshm Island, Iran · · Other · Confirmed · 22 sources

  19. '39 Battles' revives the legend of Ibrahim Al-Refai.. Mostafa Shaaban in a different cinematic mission

    Egypt · · Other · Claim · 1 source

  20. Cairo reaffirms support for Sudan’s sovereignty, reconstruction in foreign ministers’ meeting

    Cairo, Egypt · · Diplomacy · Developing · 2 sources

  21. Turkey Enters the Race to Lead the United Nations

    Ankara, Türkiye · · Diplomacy · Claim · 1 source

  22. Brent crude falls nearly 8% below $105 as US-Iran diplomacy eases supply fears

    Iran · · Energy · Claim · 1 source

  23. Trump says unclear who is making decisions in Tehran

    Tehran, Iran · · Diplomacy · Claim · 1 source

  24. Internal Security Forces explain what happened during the setting up of a checkpoint to enforce traffic violations

    Tripoli, Lebanon · · Other · Claim · 1 source

  25. Saudi defence minister: I discussed with the US war secretary the continued attacks by the Houthi militia on the kingdom

    Saudi Arabia · · Diplomacy · Confirmed · 6 sources

  26. Vance says he and Trump are optimistic about possible agreement with Iran

    Iran · · Diplomacy · Developing · 3 sources

  27. Call between Salam and his Qatari counterpart... steady support for Lebanon's stability

    Lebanon · · Diplomacy · Developing · 3 sources

  28. Informed official tells Reuters: Qatari mediators head to Tehran late Monday for talks with Araghchi on a possible US-Iran agreement

    Tehran, Iran · · Diplomacy · Confirmed · 7 sources

  29. Russia expresses 'deep concern' over reports of planned new military action against Iran

    Iran · · Diplomacy · Developing · 2 sources

  30. UK Maritime Authority: vessel hit by unknown projectile 9 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman

    Lima, Oman · · Strike · Confirmed · 4 sources

  31. Iran Says in 'Intensive' Negotiations with US to Avert War

    Tehran, Iran · · Diplomacy · Confirmed · 17 sources

  32. Netanyahu pressing Trump to bomb Iran immediately after midterms

    Tehran, Iran · · Diplomacy · Confirmed · 14 sources

  33. National News Agency: Israeli artillery shelling targeted the town of Hadatha in the Bint Jbeil district

    Barashit, Lebanon · · Strike · Confirmed · 4 sources

  34. Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes

    Tehran, Iran · · Diplomacy · Confirmed · 35 sources

  35. Trump, Netanyahu speak as US weighs renewed Iran strikes: Report

    Tehran, Iran · · Diplomacy · Confirmed · 59 sources

  36. Saudi economy absorbs the effects of the war

    Saudi Arabia · · Economy · Claim · 1 source

  37. Reuters: US to hold trilateral talks with Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · · Diplomacy · Claim · 1 source

  38. Revolutionary Guard: two American MQM-170 drones shot down over Qeshm island

    Qeshm Island, Iran · · Interception · Confirmed · 8 sources

  39. Safa with maximum points... and a goalless top clash between Joya and Najmeh

    Lebanon · · Other · Claim · 1 source

  40. CIA chief Ratcliffe reportedly advises Trump to keep 'no war, no deal' pressure on Iran

    Qeshm, Iran · · Diplomacy · Claim · 1 source

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