West Bank Closure: Israel imposed a weeklong, “comprehensive” closure on the occupied West Bank for Sukkot, tightening checkpoints and restricting movement to holy sites, with reports of major traffic gridlock in Ramallah and Al-Quds suburbs. Settlement Politics: Israel’s attorney general delayed bids for the E1 settlement project by a month to avoid “election propaganda,” drawing sharp criticism from far-right ministers. Al-Aqsa Tensions: Jordan and Egypt condemned repeated settler incursions into Al-Aqsa under police protection, warning of escalation and calling for an end to unilateral measures. Smotrich Escalation: Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich renewed calls to annex parts of south Lebanon and Gaza and to “go to war” in Judea and Samaria. Hezbollah Anniversary: Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem vowed resistance will continue until “complete expulsion” of Israeli forces, marking two years since Nasrallah’s killing. Ireland vs Israel Football Fallout: Ireland’s Nations League match is set to go ahead after a squad vote, but goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew on principle; Ireland will wear black armbands, while Israeli FM Sa’ar accused Ireland of “jihadism” symbolism. Netanyahu Election Pressure: Five Israeli opposition leaders signed a pact to coordinate efforts to replace Netanyahu, focusing on “repair and rebuilding” and election-day mobilization. Security Incident: Israeli police investigated a mock explosive attached to a Hamas flag near Baal-Hazor and carried out a controlled detonation. Global Sanctions Watch: The Netherlands began enforcing its crackdown on imports from Israeli settlements, with strict checks at Schiphol. Gaza Toll: Palestinian health authorities reported Gaza deaths have passed 74,000 as Israel continues operations amid a stalled ceasefire.