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State Senator Aisha Wahab defeated Melissa Hernandez in the special election to fill the remainder of former Representative Eric Swalwell's term, becoming the first Afghan American member of Congress. The race drew heavy outside spending from pro-Israel groups, which Wahab said her district 'cannot be bought' to overcome.
California state Sen. Aisha Wahab is projected to win the special election primary in the 14th Congressional District, defeating Melissa Hernandez in a race marked by record outside spending. Wahab will serve out the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's term and face Hernandez again in November.
Talks between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner on the Gaza ceasefire deal ended without progress, with Netanyahu insisting on Hamas's disarmament first. Hamas, meanwhile, demands an Israeli withdrawal from the 60% of Gaza it occupies.
President Trump declared on Truth Social that Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon 'in any way, shape or form' as the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed in June expired Monday, with no permanent peace deal reached. Iran rejected the deadline, citing 'gross and widespread US violations' and saying it does not formulate policy under pressure. In related developments, US envoy Jared Kushner pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a Gaza peace plan, while Hunter Biden and Bill Maher sparred over Kushner's role on 'Real Time.'
Yemen's Houthis said they struck a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, while the UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a tanker hit by an unknown projectile off Yanbu. Saudi shipping firm Bahri confirmed its vessel was involved and all crew were safe. The incident is part of a Houthi maritime blockade declared against Saudi Arabia last month.
Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has called for the killing of 30 to 40 Palestinians in Gaza nightly, remarks that have drawn sharp condemnation from German officials and Jewish and Protestant leaders. Ben-Gvir made the comments in a podcast interview with a former Israeli captive, advocating for targeted killings beyond immediate threats.
The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and six other nations have condemned Israel's rejection of President Trump's Gaza plan, urging compliance. The joint statement comes amid ongoing strikes, ceasefire violations, and a widening diplomatic rift.
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox demonstrators protested outside Jerusalem's Basimta cafe for the seventh consecutive Saturday, clashing verbally with counter-protesters while police stood between them. The weekly protests, sparked by the cafe's decision to open on Shabbat, have drawn political figures and highlighted deeper societal rifts over religion and state.
Uganda's Parliament voted in early August to authorize the deployment of Uganda People's Defense Forces troops to Gaza as part of a U.S.-backed international stabilization mission. The decision, introduced by Defense Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has sparked debate among lawmakers over risks and funding, while officials continue to finalize details of participation.
A KAN News poll found that 18% of Israelis have considered emigrating in the past two years, with one-third knowing someone who left. The findings arrive alongside a Tel Aviv University study showing emigration at record highs, with near-270,000 people leaving since 2023 and warnings of a 'tsunami' from opposition MK Gilad Kariv.
As Israel approaches its October 27 election, politicians, civil society groups and President Isaac Herzog have voiced growing concerns over the integrity of the vote, citing threats of violence, political interference, and AI-driven misinformation. A new poll shows that 70% of respondents believe the election's integrity is at risk, a sharp rise from the 2022 figure of 25%.
Israel's military says it controls up to 70% of Gaza, but a policy shift toward restraint and airstrikes, coupled with international pressure, may allow Hamas to rebuild, according to a Jerusalem Post analysis.