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- 1Egypt rejects Israeli calls to expand West Bank operations●Egypt rejects Israeli calls to expand West Bank operations; Smotrich urges Gaza-style war
Egypt has rejected Israeli calls to expand military operations in the West Bank after Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich urged waging a Gaza-style war there. Cairo condemned the idea as a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability. The dispute highlights growing friction between Egypt and Israel over the conduct of the war and its potential spillover into the occupied West Bank.
- 2Palestinian factions meet in Cairo ahead of November election●Palestinian factions meet in Cairo ahead of scheduled PLC election in November
Palestinian political factions have gathered in Cairo for talks ahead of the Palestinian Legislative Council elections scheduled for November. The meetings, hosted with Egyptian backing, focus on preparations for the vote, the first PLC election in years, and whether rival groups including Fatah and Hamas can agree on terms for holding it.
- 3Cairo talks could delay Palestinian elections, Fatah sources say▼Fatah sources say Cairo talks could delay Palestinian election
Fatah officials say talks being held in Cairo may lead to a delay in the planned Palestinian elections. The discussions in the Egyptian capital are reportedly focused on the electoral process, and sources within the faction suggest the vote's timetable could be pushed back as a result. The potential postponement is drawing attention given the significance of the elections for Palestinian politics.