Palestinian Elections Pressure: France’s foreign minister says Palestinians “must” hold fresh elections, with legislative polls set for Nov. 28 and presidential elections planned for early 2027, amid doubts over logistics and Abbas’s long rule by decree. UN Two-State Push: At UNGA, Guterres and leaders including Canada’s Carney backed a two-state solution, while the EU warned West Bank “de facto annexation” and urged renewed Palestinian Authority legitimacy through elections. Gaza Aid and Security Plans: Canada pledged C$100m for Palestinians, including humanitarian aid and potential expansion of police training into Gaza when conditions allow; Morocco also called for full ceasefire compliance and announced plans for a stabilization role, including a field hospital and training. West Bank Crackdown Claims: Palestinian officials accused Israel of turning West Bank cities into “mass detention camps,” citing checkpoints and tree uprooting orders, as Israel tightened restrictions around Ramallah after an attack near a settlement. Diplomatic Spat Over West Bank: Macron said Hamas was “never active” in the West Bank; Netanyahu and Israeli officials hit back, calling it “grotesque absurdity,” as the dispute feeds into wider UNGA condemnation of Gaza and West Bank actions. PA Visa Curbs: Palestinian officials and PLO/PA leaders face extended US visa restrictions, with the Palestinian envoy to India calling Washington’s move unsurprising given its Gaza stance. Regional Escalation Watch: Israeli security officials warn multiple flashpoints—US-Iran tensions, Yemen/Houthi activity, and West Bank strain—could trigger broader escalation. Hardline Coalition Demands: In Israel, Ben-Gvir renewed calls for the Defense Ministry and floated plans including disarming the PA and “voluntary emigration,” while Lieberman sparked uproar with a Jordan-control proposal for West Bank areas before backtracking.