On Nov. 1, Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 8 people and wounded several. A drone strike in Khan Younis killed five Palestinians who were identified by the local interior ministry as police; a separate strike west of Gaza City killed three, including a child.

A U.S. analysis released Oct. 31 says that, as of end‑August, attacks claimed by Iran or Iran‑backed militias damaged or destroyed 26 U.S. bases and facilities in the Middle East that housed U.S. equipment. From April 1 to June 30 alone, the report says strikes damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings and base infrastructure. Analysts found attackers initially targeted aircraft hangars and early‑warning systems for missile and drone detection, then expanded targets, producing equipment losses worth billions of dollars. The report says sustained attacks have changed U.S. force posture in the region; two U.S. officials told analysts many military assets have been withdrawn from the Persian Gulf and the losses have raised questions about U.S. regional defense capability.

October 31 — Ukrainian President Zelenskiy met Turkish President Erdogan in Istanbul to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Black Sea security. At a joint briefing Erdogan said attacks on civilian vessels are unacceptable, warned that actions which escalate tensions in the Black Sea benefit no party, and said Turkey will continue diplomatic engagement to restore safe navigation. Zelenskiy said they discussed the current conflict and upcoming peace talks and agreed to cooperate on the Black Sea grain corridor.