Palestinian Politics: Mahmoud Abbas has set legislative elections for Nov. 28, with a presidential vote only slated for early 2027—an order critics say is meant to protect his grip amid fears of losing the Fatah presidency to rivals. Lebanon Education: Israeli forces looted and destroyed three schools in southern Lebanon, with Lebanon saying the damage now totals at least 20 schools destroyed and hundreds of thousands of children still out of class. Israeli Elections & Power: Israel’s parliament dissolved ahead of Oct. 27 elections after a rapid push of controversial laws expanding government authority and reshaping institutions. Settlements & Gaza: Ministers announced plans for new illegal settlement outposts in Gaza and major West Bank funding—while Hamas again disrupted humanitarian aid delivery in Gaza. Prisons With Crocodiles: Israel moved to strip Nile crocodiles of protected status to enable a “crocodile-ringed” detention plan, drawing sharp backlash. Jerusalem Film Festival: The 43rd Jerusalem Film Festival returned to a more festive mood, with sold-out screenings and new Israeli films tackling the war. Culture & Community: Memorial plaques were installed in Munich for murdered Jewish FC Bayern members, linking club history to the fight against antisemitism. Health Research: An Israeli study finds adult children of Holocaust survivors may face higher schizophrenia risk when parents were older during the initial Nazi persecutions. US Political Split: Democrats’ internal fight over Israel aid continues, with 103 House Democrats voting to cut funding and John Fetterman warning he’d leave the party if it adopts an anti-Israel platform.