*Herzog to Begin Government Formation Consultations on Wednesday* President Isaac Herzog will begin meeting with representatives of the factions elected to the 26th Knesset on Wednesday, November 4, before choosing an…

*Herzog to Begin Government Formation Consultations on Wednesday* President Isaac Herzog will begin meeting with representatives of the factions elected to the 26th Knesset on Wednesday, November 4, before choosing an MK to task with forming Israel's next government, the President's Residence announced. Director General Eyal Shviki sent invitations to faction heads on Sunday, urging representatives to approach the talks ready to listen and consider ideas that could help avoid another election. The consultations will be broadcast live at Herzog's instruction. Faction leaders will also be able to address reporters after their meetings, with a full consultation schedule to be released separately.

The IDF has completed preparations for a possible strike on Iran and is on high alert. Israeli defense officials expect a renewed confrontation to be prolonged rather than a brief round of strikes. They assess that…

The IDF has completed preparations for a possible strike on Iran and is on high alert. Israeli defense officials expect a renewed confrontation to be prolonged rather than a brief round of strikes. They assess that fighting with Iran would almost certainly open another front with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Iranian Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said earlier this month that Tehran had begun working to increase its missile range. "During this war, we concluded that we absolutely must increase the range of our missiles, and we have now moved in that direction," he told Iran's state-aligned Fars news agency on October 4.

````**BNN Weekend Recap | October 30-31** **IDF Demolishes Homes of Hebron Attackers** The IDF said Friday that troops demolished the homes of the two gunmen who killed Staff Sgt. Ron Yonatan Roytman and Sgt. Yuval Shai…

````**BNN Weekend Recap | October 30-31** **IDF Demolishes Homes of Hebron Attackers** The IDF said Friday that troops demolished the homes of the two gunmen who killed Staff Sgt. Ron Yonatan Roytman and Sgt. Yuval Shai Svilem in the October 23 shooting attack at a checkpoint near Hebron. Three additional soldiers were wounded. Both attackers were killed during the exchange of fire with Israeli forces. **IDF Says Hamas Commander Involved in Holding Hostages Killed** The IDF and Shin Bet announced Friday that a Thursday strike in Nuseirat killed Ihab Jamil Abu Taqiya, a Hamas commander involved in holding 12 hostages, including Noa Argamani, Emily Hand and Ohad Ben Ami. Another Hamas commander, Ibrahim Gihad Muhammad Abu Oshaiba, was killed in the same strike, according to the military. **Rare Hamas Footage and October 7 Planning Documents Aired** Al Jazeera broadcast previously unseen footage Friday showing Mohammed Deif and other senior Hamas leaders meeting underground and visiting a rocket manufacturing facility. The program also presented documents it said detailed preparations for October 7, including an operational order dated October 5, 2023. The documents' contents were reported as claims by the network. **Khamenei Orders Military to Expand US and Israeli Target List** A statement attributed to Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Saturday that he had ordered military commanders to prepare an immediate response without "geographic limits" to renewed attacks and expand their target list to include American and Israeli assets. Khamenei warned that if fresh attacks take place, Iran would determine when and under what conditions the fighting ends. **Rubio: Trump Has Not Decided on New Iran Strikes** US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that President Donald Trump has not decided whether to launch additional strikes on Iran. He said Washington retains military options but favors diplomacy: "We would prefer to do it peacefully." **Iranian Negotiators Arrive in Qatar** Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for discussions with Qatari mediators following lengthy talks in Tehran on Friday, an official told Reuters. Reports that American representatives would join direct negotiations remained disputed, with Iranian reporting denying that such talks were planned. **IDF Clarifies Explosion in Southern Lebanon** The IDF said an explosion in Kfar Tebnit on Saturday was a controlled demolition conducted by troops, following Lebanese reports of an Israeli strike. The military described it as part of operations to demolish infrastructure in the area, without providing further details. **Explosives Found Near Lebanon Border** The IDF said an area of Ramim Ridge was cordoned off after unexploded ordnance was reported Friday. Military sappers worked to neutralize the explosives, and a closed military zone was imposed to prevent civilians from approaching. **Lebanese Court Charges 13 Over Hezbollah Explosives Shipment** A Lebanese military court charged 13 people over a seized truck carrying 780 kilograms of explosives belonging to Hezbollah, Lebanese state media reported Friday. Two defendants remain in custody, while 11 were charged in absentia. Hezbollah previously acknowledged owning the shipment and said it was intended for use against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. **Mossad Reportedly Joins Election Interference Investigation** Hebrew media reported Friday that the Mossad was assisting the Shin Bet's investigation into suspected foreign interference in Tuesday's election. Reports named Qatar and Turkey among the countries under scrutiny. Both denied involvement. The Central Elections Committee said the investigation was limited and did not call the election results into question. The Shin Bet described the inquiry as "focused and limited in scope." **Opposition Examines Direct Election for Prime Minister** Senior opposition figures are reportedly considering a direct election for prime minister while retaining the newly elected Knesset. The proposal emerged amid difficulties assembling a governing majority after Tuesday's vote. Restoring the system would require legislation. **Opposition Parties Discuss Replacing Knesset Speaker** Opposition parties are reportedly seeking to replace Amir Ohana as Knesset speaker after the new parliament is sworn in on November 10. Democrats leader Yair Golan said appointing a new speaker, selecting committee heads and establishing a state commission of inquiry into October 7 would be initial priorities. The move would require cooperation with Arab-led parties. Kan reported that Avigdor Liberman's support remained uncertain because of his opposition to working with those factions. **Rallies Announced Calling for Jewish-Arab Government** Standing Together announced Saturday demonstrations in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Beersheba and Tayibe, urging opposition leaders to form a government with Arab-party participation. Organizers said: "Arab votes are worth exactly as much as Jewish votes." **Three Arrested Following Clash Near Duma** Three suspects were arrested Saturday following a confrontation between Israelis and Palestinians near Duma during the olive harvest, The Jerusalem Post reported, citing a security source. Police and soldiers separated the groups, and the suspects were taken for questioning. **Saudi Arabia Reports Drone Interceptions** The Saudi-led coalition said air defenses intercepted drones over the Riyadh and Southern regions Saturday. It attributed the Southern Region drone to the Houthis but did not identify who launched the drone intercepted over Riyadh. Debris from the Riyadh interception caused no injuries, according to the coalition.` ```

The United States is increasing its military presence and logistical support in the Middle East as preparations continue for a possible renewed campaign against Iran. Military aviation tracking data indicates that…

The United States is increasing its military presence and logistical support in the Middle East as preparations continue for a possible renewed campaign against Iran. Military aviation tracking data indicates that several U.S. military transport aircraft have flown into Israel in recent days. Washington is reportedly replenishing munitions and strengthening missile defenses in the region. The developments follow U.S. warnings to Gulf states to prepare for possible renewed strikes against Iran after the November 3 American midterm elections. According to AP, regional governments were also warned to prepare for Iranian retaliation against energy facilities and other critical infrastructure. President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on renewed strikes, according to diplomats who spoke to AP. Military action could begin after next week's elections or sooner.