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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.