West Bank Siege Escalation: Israel’s army and extremist settlers kept families trapped in Qusra as the standoff dragged into a sixth day, with Palestinians reporting cut water and electricity and a pattern of troops removing settlers only for them to return. US Pressure on Netanyahu: Washington urged Netanyahu to publicly condemn the siege after US Ambassador Mike Huckabee called the settlers “terrorists,” while officials said the administration was “very involved” in pushing Israel to act. Occupier Policing Plan: Palestinian leaders condemned Israel’s move to transfer law-enforcement powers over settlers from the military to Israeli police, calling it a step toward annexation; the plan is linked to far-right National Security Ministry control. Settlement-Driven Annexation Fears: Rights groups and Palestinian officials warned the broader campaign—land seizures, outposts, demolitions, and “de facto annexation”—is accelerating across multiple governorates. Water Theft as Strategy: In the Jordan Valley, settlers diverted a spring pipeline in Fasayil, turning it into a pool and park while farmers said their livelihoods were cut off. PA Accountability Fight: A US judge allowed a lawsuit seeking to hold the PA civilly liable for October 7 under the “pay-for-slay” system, even as plaintiffs may struggle to prove direct links. Hamas Political Shift: A new poll found sharp drops in support for armed struggle and for Hamas, while Hamas signaled it plans to participate in November legislative elections. Regional Diplomacy: Abbas met Erdoğan and stressed Gaza can’t be separated from a future state, calling for UN Security Council action and aid delivery.