Tankers on fire in Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions; Israeli forces withdraw from Hebron

Iran reported two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, November 1, 2026, after allegedly hitting naval mines, while a British maritime agency reported a vessel struck by an 'unknown projectile' in the same strait. Concurrently, the governor of Hebron announced on November 2, 2026, that Israeli forces have withdrawn from the city after a 10-day siege, allowing displaced families to return.