Al-Aqsa Under Pressure: Hamas warned that Israeli incursions and restrictions around al-Quds and al-Aqsa won’t change the site’s Islamic identity, calling out activity near Bab al-Qattanin and settler “facts on the ground.” West Bank War Talk: Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich renewed calls for a Gaza-style “go to war” campaign in the occupied West Bank and for dismantling the Palestinian Authority, while also backing annexation moves toward Gaza’s “Yellow Line” and Lebanon’s Litani River. PA Pushback: The Palestinian Executive condemned Smotrich’s remarks as an explicit call for escalation, annexation, and displacement that threatens the prospect of an independent state. Egypt Warns: Egypt denounced Israeli escalation in the West Bank and repeated settler incursions into al-Aqsa, stressing the need to stop unilateral measures and uphold the Jerusalem status quo. Elections Momentum: The Palestinian Central Elections Commission opened candidate-list registration for the Nov. 28 legislative vote in Ramallah/Al-Bireh and Deir al-Balah, with lists only (no individual bids) and women’s representation rules. Settlements & Daily Pressure: Rights groups reported new illegal settlement outposts near Hebron and Ramallah, while Gaza-style restrictions and closures continued to tighten movement during Sukkot. UNGA Clash: Abbas addressed the UN by prerecorded video after a US visa denial, warning Israel’s policies threaten Palestinian existence and pledging Palestinians will not be displaced.