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Palestinians perform the funeral prayer for Rimas al-Madhoun at Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City. She was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians near the Municipal Park in the center of the city.

Palestinian-American activist Aber Kawas has made history by becoming the first Palestinian American and the first hijab-wearing woman elected to the New York State Legislature, winning the 12th State Senate District in Tuesday’s midterm elections. A member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), Kawas secured victory with more than 47,000 votes, according to preliminary state election results. Endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, Kawas has spent over 15 years advocating for Palestinian rights, immigrant communities and workers. She also helped launch the “Not On Our Dime” campaign, which seeks to prevent New York-based organizations from funding Israeli settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories.

 US President ‌Donald Trump ‌acknowledged that the Israel-US assault on Iran ⁠played a role in Republicans’ losses in Tuesday’s midterm elections, ‌as Democrats ‌prepared to take control of both the House and Senate and challenge his legislative ⁠agenda. https://qudsnen.com/share/68564

US President Donald Trump posted a picture of a red cap bearing the word “VETO” on his Truth Social account, signaling his readiness to use presidential veto powers against legislation passed by a Democratic-controlled Congress following the Republicans' midterm losses. Trump has openly threatened to veto Democratic-backed bills, raising the prospect of heightened confrontation and legislative gridlock in Washington.

Democrats have secured control of both chambers of the US Congress following the November 3 midterm elections, dealing a major defeat to Republicans and marking significant setbacks for the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC. Despite spending millions of dollars to influence key races, AIPAC and affiliated groups failed to secure victories for several preferred candidates.

Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed has made history by becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, defeating former Republican Representative Mike Rogers in Michigan’s closely watched race on Tuesday. https://qudsnen.com/share/68563

Egyptian-American physician Abdul El-Sayed has made history as the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, defeating Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s midterm elections. The Democratic candidate secured victory after overcoming a heavily funded primary challenge from Haley Stevens, backed by pro-Israel lobbying groups, including AIPAC. El-Sayed, a former Detroit health official, faced Islamophobic attacks during his campaign but gained support through his advocacy for universal healthcare, workers’ rights and economic reforms. An outspoken critic of Israel’s war on Gaza, which he has described as genocide, El-Sayed has called for ending US military aid to Israel and redirecting public funds towards healthcare, education and working families.

After winning Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat, Abdul El-Sayed takes aim at AIPAC, saying the pro-Israel lobbying group had spent $42 million trying to defeat him. He thanked the group for giving him the opportunity to defeat it twice, referring to his victories in the Democratic primary and the general election.

Breaking | Israeli forces have expelled 20 Palestinian families from their homes around Tulkarm refugee camp, in the occupied West Bank, and converted the houses into military posts for their troops.

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, delivering a major rebuke to President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies. https://qudsnen.com/share/68562

Somalia has strongly condemned Israel’s accreditation of an ambassador in Hargeisa and the laying of a foundation stone for an Israeli embassy in the breakaway Somaliland region, declaring both moves null and void. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Somalia’s Foreign Ministry said the actions were taken without the federal government’s consent, constituting a flagrant violation of the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity. The ministry reaffirmed that Somaliland remains an integral part of Somalia and demanded that Israel immediately reverse the measures. It also condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland in December 2025, warning that such unilateral actions could deepen regional tensions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

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Israeli settler vandalize a Palestinian vendor's vegetable stall at the entrance to the village of Ein Al-Beida in the northern Jordan Valley, northeast of the occupied West Bank.

Egyptian-American surgeon Adam Hamawy, who treated Palestinians wounded during Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, has won a seat in the US House of Representatives, becoming the first Muslim elected to Congress from New Jersey. Hamawy, a Democrat and former US Army combat surgeon, defeated Republican Gregg Mele in the state’s 12th Congressional District. His victory comes alongside the re-election of Palestinian-American Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib in Michigan and Muslim Congressman André Carson in Indiana. Hamawy, who volunteered on medical missions in Gaza, has publicly criticized Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and called for an end to US military aid to Israel.

“Michigan, we did it!” Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed marks his projected win in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, addressing supporters in Detroit and expressing how “so proud and honored” he is to stand before them as senator-elect. Throughout his campaign, El-Sayed frequently used the Arabic phrase “Inshallah,” meaning “God willing,” as he faced off against Republican Mike Rogers in a closely contested race.

Democratic Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed takes aim at Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump during his remarks: “To JD Vance: My dear friend, there's a funny irony in the fact that you're constitutionally obligated to swear me into office next January. “To Trump: I know you struggle to pronounce my name, so after JD Vance swears me in, you can simply call me ‘Senator.’”

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed declared victory over Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan in the early hours of Wednesday. “We just showed them that a movement of the people, by the people, and for the people will ultimately win,” hr told supporters gathered in Detroit. “I love America. I know exactly what America gave to me. Michiganders believe in Michigan, and I believe in Michiganders,” El-Sayed said.

Palestinian American Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has won re-election to the US House of Representatives, securing a fifth term representing Michigan's 12th Congressional District after defeating Republican challenger James Hooper.

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is locked in a closely contested race against Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, amid millions of dollars in outside spending against him, attacks from President Donald Trump, and the last-minute endorsement of Rogers by his former Democratic primary rival, Haley Stevens. El-Sayed, a vocal supporter of Palestinian rights, could make history as the first Muslim elected to the US Senate if he wins.

Palestinian-American Aber Kawas has won a seat in the New York State Senate, becoming the first Palestinian American elected to the New York State Legislature. Kawas, who represents District 12 in Queens, secured the historic victory with the backing of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib.

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Dr. Adam Hamawy, an Egyptian-American surgeon and former US Army combat doctor, has won a seat in the US House of Representatives, defeating Republican candidate Gregg Mele in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, according to an Associated Press projection. In May 2024, Hamawi volunteered at Gaza's European Hospital as part of an international medical team organised by the World Health Organization. He spent around two weeks treating wounded Palestinians, including children, and was temporarily trapped in Gaza after Israeli forces seized the Rafah crossing. He later returned for another medical mission in 2025.

Darializa Avila Chevalier, a 32-year-old Muslim politician of Dominican heritage, has won election to the US House of Representatives, defeating Republican candidate Manual Williams in New York’s 13th Congressional District, which covers parts of upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Avila Chevalier has helped organise pro-Palestinian activism at Columbia, including the 2024 Gaza solidarity encampment, and was arrested in connection with the protests. A vocal advocate for Palestinian rights, she has called for an end to US military aid to Israel and pledged to support legislation restricting the sale of US weapons used in attacks on Gaza.

US President Donald Trump responded to Republican losses in the November 3 midterm elections, claiming that the party would have won overwhelmingly had his name appeared on the ballot. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote: “My name was not on the ballot. If it had been, we would have won overwhelmingly.” The remarks came as Democrats made major gains, winning control of both chambers of Congress, flipping several Republican-held Senate seats and at least eight House seats.

Breaking | Democrats make major gains in the US gubernatorial elections, flipping several Republican-held states, including Georgia, Texas, Iowa and Ohio. The victories put Democrats on course to regain a national majority of governorships for the first time since 2006.

Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has won another term representing Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives, according to election projections reported on Wednesday. Omar, a Somali-born US citizen and one of the most prominent progressive voices in Congress, was first elected in 2018, becoming the first Somali-American woman to serve in the House. She has been an outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights and a critic of US support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

Breaking | Abdul El-Sayed maintains his lead over his opponent, Mike Rogers, with 54% of the vote, with 20% of the total votes counted in the Michigan Senate election.