Outside of Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Mohammed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi with representatives from several Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, in attendance. Separately, the UK government banned imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank following claims of "ethnic cleansing" and reports from the UN that 147 Palestinians were displaced by demolitions in 1 week.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Israel Raises 2 Gaza Divisions to Highest Alert for New Operation
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Hamas may attempt to capture an Israeli soldier along the "Yellow Line" before upcoming elections in Israel and the U.S., based on intelligence warnings. The Israeli army responded by raising alert levels for 2 Gaza divisions to the highest possible state, while security officials now describe an expanded military operation to reclaim control of Gaza areas as inevitable. An IDF Southern Command source stated that operations against the group will continue as long as necessary.
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