November 2026
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November 2
- Trump threatens Iran with a "decisive strike" and Tehran warns of a longer war
President Donald Trump warned Iran of a "decisive strike" and said he had decided on military action in the Middle East to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. He discussed Iran with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone. Trump said he had decided to act militarily in the Middle East to stop Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon.
- Democrats sweep US midterm elections as Trump says he accepts results and will work with them
Democrats swept the 2026 US midterm elections, according to Arabic-language coverage of the vote. President Donald Trump said he accepts the results and is ready to work with the Democrats.
- Saudi-led coalition says it struck Houthi targets in Hodeidah and Dhamar and downed a missile and drone
The Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen's internationally recognized government announced a "qualitative" military operation against the Houthis in Yemen, describing it as a response to Houthi attacks aimed at neutralizing sources of threat. Saudi Arabia said the operation was meant to "neutralize the sources of Houthi support."
- Israeli army ends Hebron operation and withdraws after 10-day siege, displaced families return
The Israeli army announced the end of its military operation in Hebron (Al-Khalil) in the occupied West Bank and withdrew its forces from the city after a siege that lasted 10 days. Displaced Palestinian families began returning to their homes as the troops pulled out.
- Egypt signs $1 billion development financing deal with World Bank as prime minister attends
Egypt signed a $1 billion financing agreement with the World Bank to support development, with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attending the signing ceremony at the Foreign Ministry in the new administrative capital. The agreement covers the second phase of the Development Policy Financing program.