Emergency protocol activated after reports of a fire and radioactive material release at a nuclear research facility in South Carolina, United States
The FAA is calling the incident at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina an "U.S. Government Nuclear Incident."
A temporary flight NOTAM is in effect.
Q: Could Israel find itself engaged in intense fighting in the coming days and weeks?
Ben-Gvir: Ultimately, sooner or later, we will have to put an end to this problem.
FEMA announces a nationwide Emergency Alert System test across the United States on November 17 at 2:20 p.m. ET.
The alert will interrupt TV and radio broadcasts but will not be sent to mobile phones. Officials say no action is required from the public.
N12: Liberman:
"There needs to be a rebellion within Likud, you need to remove Netanyahu." He didn't reiterate his campaign promises in his speech, and primarily bought himself more time to decide what to do.
AP: U.S. officials have told several Middle East countries and regional allies to be prepared for potential renewed military action against Iran after next week’s midterm elections in the United States — as well as the possibility that Iran will attempt to retaliate against them.
The U.S. has told regional allies that the new round of military action could last for several days, but regional officials are bracing for Iran and its proxy groups to retaliate — leading to a fight that could last even longer.
The allies have also been urged by U.S. officials to take precautionary measures in anticipation that Iran’s response will include retaliatory strikes on energy facilities and other crucial infrastructure.
N12: Both major political blocs are stunned by the initial election exit polls.
Netanyahu's camp is shocked by the scale of its losses, with some blaming Ofer Winter for the setback.
Meanwhile, the anti-Netanyahu bloc is also disappointed, as the projected results leave it unable to form a stable government without relying on the Arab Joint List.
Both sides are now awaiting the official vote count, with even a single Knesset seat potentially making a decisive difference.
NYPost: The United States Military is preparing for the possibility of a major war that could cripple power grids, disrupt supply chains and threaten critical infrastructure on American soil.
Q: Did you direct Vance to talk to Iran to start peace negotiations?
President Trump: No. Iran needs help with medical supplies. Basically, it's getting supplies in to help people that are not well.
Seyed Mohammad Marandi:
Everyone should be prepared to leave the family dictatorships in Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain swiftly. If Trump moves to carry out his genocidal threats against Iran, these regimes will be demolished immediately. The global economy will collapse swiftly.
Israeli President Herzog's office speaking to Channel 12:
We will wait for the official results, and only then will the President begin to address the question of appointing a Prime Minister.
I24News: 'There is a report in Israel that three polling places in an Arab town in the north have closed because 100% of eligible voters in those areas have voted. The numbers are absolutely astounding.'
Channel 14 Israel:
Tehran is preparing for a potential American attack, and it may continue to target areas in the Middle East to thwart Trump, who wants a short and limited campaign.
Preparations are intensifying for a possible escalation in the days following the US midterm elections, with increasing concerns among foreign ambassadors.
WSJ: Vance sent a letter to Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary of Iran’s top security body, the Supreme National Security Council, and previously Iran’s longest-serving commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The letter was sent at Trump’s direction, one person said, and Trump is aware of the outreach. Vance is testing whether Tehran and Washington could find enough common ground to persuade Trump not to give a final order for a short, intense attack on Iran in the coming weeks.
Some U.S. officials say talking to Iranian hard-liners, who have amassed power in Tehran since the U.S. and Israel killed regime leaders at the war’s outset, might yield a better diplomatic result.
Israel's opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot says the exit polls show Israelis have rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
He says voters showed “complete no-confidence in Netanyahu and the October 7 government.”
He called the result “a victory for the mainstream Zionist majority” if it holds.
He promised to “replace the Netanyahu government” quickly.
Three main exit polls give his camp 52–53 seats and Netanyahu’s camp 50.
Likud is still projected as the biggest single party.
Neither side has the 61 seats needed to govern.
BREAKING: Israeli police reject claims by the Likud party of “election theft” and wide scale voter fraud, saying there is no evidence to support such claims.
BREAKING: FM Radio is gone in western Tehran, no analog coverage as per local source.
It appears there is a major cyberattack underway on media broadcast in Iran.
(@hey_itsmyturn)
A source in the UAE tells Israel’s Channel 14:
“Everyone here is on high alert and preparing for November 4, the day after the U.S. midterm elections. Foreign ambassadors increasingly feel that an escalation is very close, and they are already considering the possibility of evacuation.”
Axios: The mediation efforts are being led by Qatar, with the support of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey.
- A regional source briefed on the talks said the Qataris presented ideas for how to bridge the gap between the U.S. demand that Iran give up its enriched uranium stockpile and Iran's insistence that the U.S. first lift its naval blockade and release Iran's frozen funds.
- The regional source and a U.S. official said the mediators are telling Iran that accepting the proposals may be the only way to avoid major attacks after the midterms.
- The Iranians responded that they will seek Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's approval for the ideas in the next several days, the regional source said.
- After the visit to Tehran, Saudi officials told the White House that the Iranians are concerned about a possible U.S.-Israeli bombing operation after the midterms, per a U.S. official. The Saudis asked Trump not to rush into war and to allow more time for negotiations.
Axios: A renewed bombing offensive appears likely shortly after the midterms without a last-minute deal. IDF chief of staff Gen. Eyal Zamir spoke on Monday with CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper to coordinate ahead of potential attacks.
Regional mediators led by Qatar are trying to reach a diplomatic deal to restart negotiations between the U.S. and Iran and prevent the resumption of war after the midterm elections, three U.S., Israeli and regional sources say.
- The Qataris are working to convince Iran to allow UN inspectors to visit its bombed nuclear sites in return for some sanctions relief from the U.S.
- Such an operation is expected to include a week of massive strikes on Iranian leadership, energy, nuclear and infrastructure targets, U.S. and Israeli officials say.
BREAKING: The Israeli Likud Party:
The elections in the State of Israel were stolen by Arab parties that support terrorism and the destruction of the Jewish state, through serious criminal offenses such as bribery, threats, violence, fraud, and the use of prohibited software to encourage voters.
BREAKING: UK advises against all travel to parts of Israel:
The context in the Middle East remains deeply unpredictable and the risk of sudden escalation is high. Since conflict began in early 2026, Iran has stated its intention to target locations associated with the US and Israel, including, but not limited to, organisations, businesses, facilities, and institutions. There have been strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran and others across the region against civilian and US military infrastructure.
British nationals in, or planning to travel through, the Middle East should be prepared for possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions.
Zelenskyy announced that preparations are underway for a trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi involving Russia, the United States, and Ukraine. The meeting is expected to take place between November 6th and 10th.
