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Continued operations on Islamic Republic of Iran, proxies , May 4 2026+ Pt II (view source)
Revision as of 03:22, November 5, 2026
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Amit Segal criticized Israel’s election results for making a mockery of pre-election polling.
Amit Segal criticized Israel’s election results for making a mockery of pre-election polling.
The Jwarish crime family is mobilizing voters in Ramla and Lod to defeat National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The campaign follows police crackdowns on the family's criminal operations.
Suspicions of election bribery emerged over the distribution of fuel cards to [[Bedouin]] voters in Israel.
Suspicions of election bribery emerged over the distribution of fuel cards to [[Bedouin]] voters in Israel.
The [[Palestinian Authority]] continues paying salaries to terrorists despite previously announcing that the payments had stopped. Two additional salary transfers were identified in October, including evidence posted in a Telegram channel.
A U.S. strike reportedly hit an Iranian air-defense system on Qeshm Island.
A U.S. strike reportedly hit an Iranian air-defense system on Qeshm Island.
A former worker on [[Abdul El-Sayed]]'s Senate campaign is among activists indicted in connection with threats, intimidation and attacks targeting Michigan's Jewish community.
Article: The accusation of "Islamophobia" is being used to suppress discussion of Islam's historical conquests and expansion.
[[Syria]] is seeking to expand Islamist influence into Lebanon and the Golan Heights in ways that serve Turkish interests.
Footage shows Hamas military commander Az al-Din al-Haddad delivering the operational order for the October 7 massacre to his chain of command.
The [[Houthis]] are kidnapping neighborhood leaders in Mokha amid difficulties recruiting new members.
Haley Stevens, who received approximately 48% of the vote in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers after Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed excluded her from his campaign. Stevens rejected El-Sayed's association with Hasan Piker and objected to the political messaging directed at Michigan students and children. She maintained that she remained a Democrat but could not support the direction of El-Sayed's campaign.
The endorsement created a significant problem for El-Sayed because Stevens had a substantial following among Michigan Democrats, including moderate voters who supported her in the primary. Her endorsement could give those voters permission to support Rogers. The discussion also highlighted how Democratic candidates in other states, including Texas, have struggled to unite voters behind nominees who emerged from divisive primaries.
The commentators criticized El-Sayed's political positions, his associations and the support he receives from voters motivated by opposition to Donald Trump. They argued that opposition to Trump was driving Democrats toward candidates whose policies could damage their own states. They also criticized the Democratic Party for tolerating questions about Republican candidates while treating similar scrutiny of El-Sayed as unacceptable.
The discussion raised questions about El-Sayed's family connections and his sister's reported association with the Muslim Brotherhood. It criticized his refusal to address those questions directly and argued that Democratic supporters were applying different standards to him than they would to a Republican candidate.
Haley Stevens's endorsement of Mike Rogers is giving other Michigan Democrats permission to cross party lines. Some Detroit voters remain unwilling to support El-Sayed regardless of endorsements from prominent Democrats. Stevens's decision also raises questions about the Democratic Party's tolerance of internal disagreement. El-Sayed has previously criticized Barack Obama, yet Stevens faced condemnation for opposing him.
El-Sayed has sought support at mosques where speakers have characterized America as the House of Satan. His political associations, positions on Israel and relationship with Hasan Piker have intensified criticism of his candidacy. His family has also faced scrutiny over alleged Muslim Brotherhood connections.
[[Nancy Pelosi]] expressed opposition to statements denying Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state. She characterized such positions as wrong and concerning for the Democratic Party and Congress. The discussion presented El-Sayed's candidacy as a source of division within the party and suggested that Pelosi's earlier reservations were justified.
Stevens received support from Democrats who agreed with her decision but were reluctant to speak publicly. Senator John Fetterman characterized El-Sayed as the Midwest version of (Islamo-socualist) [[Zohran Mamdani]], while [[Joe Manchin]] endorsed Rogers and praised his intelligence, character and experience.
The Michigan Senate election has national implications for the Democratic Party's future. A victory by El-Sayed could strengthen the influence of unapologetic democratic socialists and left-wing populists, including Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and members of the Squad. A defeat could weaken that political movement. Michigan's importance as an early 2028 primary state makes the outcome particularly consequential.
Democratic leaders are attempting to punish Haley Stevens for putting political principle ahead of party loyalty. Her endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers has triggered criticism and pressure intended to discourage other Democrats from taking similar positions. The campaign against Stevens threatens to make internal disagreement unacceptable within the party.
The Democratic establishment will make Haley Stevens pay politically for opposing Abdul El-Sayed. Her decision to withdraw support from a candidate she considers openly antisemitic threatens her future standing within the party. The controversy illustrates the conflict between party loyalty and opposition to antisemitism.
Conservative Jewish activist Lizzy Benichou vowed to continue speaking publicly after being physically attacked during a University of Michigan campus debate. The confrontation began when activists challenged Benichou and fellow conservative commentators over Iran and women's freedoms. Benichou invoked the restrictions imposed on women in Iran during the argument.
The [[Iran]]ian regime killed 221 children during January protests, constituting crimes against humanity.
Election fraud concerns are increasing in Israel's Arab towns.
[[Qatar]]'s financial and political involvement in Israeli elections raises concerns about foreign interference and the Muslim Brotherhood's use of overseas money to influence democratic processes. The issue also presents a warning for American elections.
[[Abdul El-Sayed]] was photographed with a Muslim diplomat who praised the Iran/Hezbollah 1983 killing of American Marines.
The contemporary alliance between Islamists and the radical left developed partly from the New Left's rejection of traditional class politics and its embrace of identity politics and anti-Western revolutionary movements.
Influential New Left thinkers drew inspiration from counter-Enlightenment philosophers and movements that challenged Western humanism, reason and modernity. The movement increasingly identified with revolutionary movements in the developing world, treating them as instruments for transforming or dismantling Western civilization.
Analysis: Third Worldism extended traditional anti-imperialism into a broader cultural identification with societies and movements opposed to the West. Some Western radicals embraced revolutionary movements not simply because of their opposition to imperialism but because they represented an alternative to Western civilization.
This outlook elevated revolutionary figures and movements in Cuba, Vietnam, Algeria and elsewhere. Che Guevara became an icon, while revolutionary strategies influenced violent organizations such as Germany's Red Army Faction, Italy's Red Brigades and America's Weather Underground. Third Worldism also contributed to the growth of racial separatist politics in the United States.
Pro "Palestine" emerged within this ideological tradition as a central anti-Western cause. The historical development of Third Worldism helped establish the intellectual foundations of the contemporary alliance between sections of the radical left and political Islam.
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A Hizb ut-Tahrir preacher in [[Gaza]] explains that Islam requires an Islamic state, jihad and worldwide expansion.
The [[CIA]] director is urging President Trump to maintain his strategy toward Iran rather than pursue an immediate agreement.
Israel uncovered a rocket network in Jenin. Suspects admitted testing and improving rockets, and six people were indicted.
Donald Trump announced that the United States and Israel had agreed to end nearly four billion dollars in annual American military assistance by the end of 2026. He said Benjamin Netanyahu had proposed ending the assistance months earlier and that Israel had become sufficiently successful to finance its own defense.
Trump said Israel would remain free to purchase American weapons and that the United States would provide assistance if necessary. He praised Israel as a reliable American ally.
The announcement raised questions about the existing military assistance agreement, which runs through 2028. Trump also identified a political consideration: ending the aid would remove an important Democratic argument against Republicans, particularly in Michigan, where American assistance to Israel became a major issue in the Senate campaign.
Moshe Feiglin characterized the end of American financial assistance as liberation rather than a threat.
Temulun Togochog, a University of Michigan student, violently attacked Jewish conservative influencer Liz Benichou during a campus free-speech debate. The confrontation followed an argument about Islam and women's freedoms in Iran. Togochog slapped commentator Joe Redden with her phone before approaching Benichou, pushing her to the ground and jumping on her. Campus police encountered resistance during the arrest, and Togochog made explicit threats of violence.
Prosecutors authorized charges against Togochog, including assaulting, resisting or obstructing an officer and two counts of assault or assault and battery. A felony warrant and subsequent court appearance were expected.
Mariam Odeh, a former hourly worker on Abdul El-Sayed's Senate campaign, was among twelve anti-Israel activists indicted in connection with a campaign of threats, vandalism and intimidation targeting Michigan's Jewish community and University of Michigan officials. Federal prosecutors accused the group of attempting to terrorize Jewish residents and force the university to sever ties with Israel. Odeh worked on El-Sayed's campaign for approximately two weeks in 2024 and received nearly $750.
The British government faces a legal challenge over its adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism in schools.
[[UNRWA]] is facing increased scrutiny at the United Nations.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the vandalism of Jewish school buses in Brooklyn. The buses were defaced with swastikas and antisemitic messages. Hochul called for the perpetrators to be identified, arrested and prosecuted.
The controversy comes amid continuing criticism of Mamdani's positions on Israel, his response to the October 7 massacre and his refusal to condemn the racist slogan "globalize the intifada." On his first day as mayor, he revoked several executive orders concerning Israel and became the first New York City mayor to boycott the annual Israel Day Parade.
Hochul has faced criticism for endorsing Mamdani despite concerns about his rhetoric. She subsequently encouraged him to improve relations with the city's Jewish community and focus more attention on governing.
[[IDF]] commanders revealed details of their military operations and experiences during months inside Lebanon.
Isr. Election integrity checks resulted in the deduction of 968 votes from Arab parties.
The IDF's military legal chief revealed that a substantial number of soldiers have been indicted over their conduct in Gaza.
American intelligence cooperation concerning Iran and other global threats has slowed under the Trump administration.
Survivors of an attempted attack on a Canadian synagogue during [[Yom Kippur]] said the country narrowly avoided a massacre. They emphasized that Jewish children should not have to fear that their parents will be killed while attending religious services.
Donald Trump confirmed that American forces struck an Iranian anti-aircraft facility on Qeshm Island. The facility had been under observation during its construction. American forces destroyed it shortly after it became operational.
Haley Stevens rejected suggestions that her fiancé influenced her decision to withdraw support from Abdul El-Sayed and endorse Republican Mike Rogers. She characterized those suggestions as sexist and insisted that the decision was entirely her own.
Stevens explained that her decision followed El-Sayed's exclusion of her from his campaign after she requested that he reject an antisemitic campaign advertisement and statements by infamous hater [[Hasan Piker]] and bigoted [[Tucker Carlson]]. She concluded that El-Sayed was unfit to serve and decided to support Rogers as a senator capable of putting country before party.
She criticized Democratic leaders for attacking her motives and attempting to exclude her rather than addressing the reasons behind her decision. Stevens maintained that the Democratic Party cannot promote inclusion while punishing dissent. She intends to remain a Democrat and work toward building a stronger and more welcoming party.
Sixty percent of Israelis support the formation of a national unity government.
Israel warned Washington about the possibility of Iranian [[chemical weapons]].
Shin Bet director David Zini sought authorization to question four [[Arab]] Knesset members under caution as part of an investigation into suspected election interference. The individuals include Ahmad Tibi, Mansour Abbas, Sami Abu Shehadeh and another Arab parliamentarian. Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara demanded supporting evidence before approving the questioning.
Israeli forces arrested a Palestinian rocket cell in [[Samaria]].
Former IDF chief of staff stated that the October 7 massacre resulted from a preventable military and intelligence failure but that there was absolutely no internal betrayal.
The [[Islamic State]] threat against Israel is increasing, with significant elements of the threat receiving insufficient attention.
[[Syria]] announced that it foiled a [[Hezbollah]] plot to attack the Homs oil refinery.
The attorney general denied a request to interrogate senior Arab party Knesset members under caution in connection with election interference suspicions.
Simcha Rothman called for an investigation into alleged Palestinian Authority interference in Israel's Knesset elections.
An American high school student discovered a 3,300-year-old amulet in Israel.
Pro-Israel Republican [[Byron Donalds]] won [[Florida]]'s gubernatorial election and is poised to become the state's first elected Black governor.
The [[Anti-Defamation League]] expressed concerns about newly elected Pennsylvania radical Congressman [[Chris Rabb]]. Rabb won [[Pennsylvania]]'s Third Congressional District with approximately 93.4% of the vote. His associations with Hasan Piker and the Democratic Socialists of America, along with his history of invoking antisemitic tropes and aligning with figures who promote antisemitism, prompted the ADL's criticism.
[[Darializa Avila Chevalier]] won New York's 13th Congressional District. The democratic socialist helped organize Columbia University's 2024 anti-Israel encampment and attended an anti-Israel demonstration in Times Square on October 8, 2023, the day after the Hamas-led attacks in southern Israel. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani supported her campaign.
Chevalier's election victory raises concerns about the growing influence of [[Islamism|political Islam]], anti-Western revolutionary politics and socialism within American politics. These concerns center on her political positions, her anti-Israel activism and her association with democratic socialism.
Political Islam seeks to organize government, law and society around an Islamist ideological framework. Anti-Western revolutionary politics views Western influence as an obstacle to political transformation, while revolutionary forms of socialism promote centralized power, ideological conformity and class-based political mobilization. The combination of these ideologies represents a broader challenge to Western political and cultural institutions.
Donald Trump ruled out an immediate American strike against Iran.
Hundreds of Israeli police officers raided Umm al-Fahm in a major crackdown on crime in the Arab sector.
Democrats won control of the United States Senate.
Democrats won control of the United States House of Representatives.
Argentina's president praised Israel, comparing the country to the Maccabees and describing it as an unconquerable light.
Palestine firsters.
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Senate election despite criticism from Jewish Republicans over his positions and associations. His supporters celebrated the victory by chanting "Free, free Palestine" outside the election-night gathering.
The economy was the most important issue for American midterm voters, followed by the state of democracy, immigration, healthcare and foreign policy. Economic concerns and the state of democracy together accounted for 71% of respondents.
Approximately two-thirds of voters believed Trump's policies had worsened the American economy. A similar proportion said his tariff policies had harmed the national economy. Only about three in ten believed his economic policies had improved conditions.
On BBC JD Vance faced scrutiny over his position his relationship with Trump. The discussion questioned whether Vance was distancing himself from the president to strengthen his prospects for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination.
Democratic Senate leader [[Chuck Schumer]] said the party's election strategy focused on issues voters identified as most important, particularly the cost of living and Trump's corruption.
Vance attributed the Republican losses to the war, arguing that its political costs included losing the Senate for six years. His emphasis on the war rather than tariffs and other economic issues was viewed as an attempt to separate himself politically from Trump.
The discussion highlighted potential tensions between Trump and Vance as Republican politicians position themselves for the next presidential election. Trump's desire to remain politically prominent could further complicate their relationship.
Iranian officials celebrated the Democratic victories and interpreted the American election results as evidence that Iran's strategy was succeeding. Iranian military and security officials argued that attacks on American forces, bases and shipping interests had imposed political costs on the United States.
Iranian leaders viewed Vance's criticism of the war as reinforcing their position. On the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the American Embassy in Tehran, Iran's leadership emphasized that Democratic control of Congress would not end American hostility toward the Islamic Republic.
The 2026 election exposed five important political lessons concerning candidate quality, primary election integrity, campaign strategy and the consequences of political shortcuts.
The midterm results reflected three major factors:
Trump's economic rhetoric and perceived corruption damaged his standing with voters. His statement about making substantial money appeared disconnected from the financial difficulties facing ordinary Americans and reinforced perceptions that he prioritized personal wealth over public concerns.
Trump's intervention in Republican primaries created internal divisions and weakened party unity. His endorsements in Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Michigan, Indiana and Missouri raised questions about whether his influence was strengthening Republican candidates or undermining their independence. His support for primary challengers against Republican state senators who opposed redistricting also deepened internal conflicts.
Latino voters moved back toward Democrats because of dissatisfaction with the economy and opposition to aggressive immigration enforcement. ICE raids, family disruptions and immigration policies contributed to a substantial electoral backlash.
Texas became the center of this political shift. Increased turnout, particularly among younger Latino voters, helped Democrats win statewide offices for the first time since 1994. Republicans also lost most of the congressional seats they had created through redistricting.
The election reflected economic dissatisfaction, concerns about presidential priorities and personal enrichment, divisions over Trump's control of the Republican Party and resistance to immigration enforcement policies. Demographic changes, including the influence of immigrant families, also affected the results.
Latino voters returned to the Democratic Party in substantial numbers during the midterms. Dissatisfaction with the economy and anger over Trump's immigration enforcement were major reasons for the shift.
The change was particularly pronounced in predominantly Latino communities across the Southwest, Pennsylvania and Florida. Mexican American, Central American, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Venezuelan and Cuban voters contributed to the Democratic gains.
Republicans lost support even among [[Latino]] voters who had backed Trump in the previous presidential election. Economic frustration, particularly stagnant purchasing power, contributed to the reversal.
[[Texas]] experienced the strongest shift. Increased turnout, especially among younger first-time Latino voters, helped Democrats sweep statewide offices, ending a Republican period of statewide dominance that began in 1994.
Israeli politicians accused Netanyahu of damaging relations with American Democrats and becoming a danger to Israel through his political decisions.
American taxpayers are financing assistance programs in territories controlled by [[terror]]ist organizations, creating opportunities for hostile regimes to divert funds, extract revenue and strengthen their political power. Humanitarian intentions do not guarantee that assistance reaches its intended beneficiaries or avoids benefiting the authorities controlling distribution.
The No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act would establish stronger restrictions and oversight concerning American assistance that benefits the Taliban. The legislation passed the House and advanced through the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. It requires further congressional action and presidential approval.
Following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, American humanitarian assistance continued through international organizations and nongovernmental partners. The Taliban controlled the territory in which the assistance was distributed and could influence access, recipients and local operations.
An inspector general audit identified at least $10.9 million in American-funded taxes, fees, duties and utility payments received by the Taliban-controlled government through 38 aid organizations. Incomplete reporting indicated that the actual amount was likely higher. American humanitarian and development assistance to Afghanistan totaled $3.83 billion between the Taliban takeover and the termination of most assistance in 2025.
The Biden administration's Treasury Department authorized certain payments to the Taliban through General License 20 in 2022. These included specified taxes, fees, import duties, permits, licenses and utility payments. Although the authorization maintained general terrorism-related restrictions, it allowed transactions that generated revenue for the Taliban.
A subsequent inspector general investigation found that the Taliban used regulatory powers, intimidation and force to influence aid distribution. The regime controlled which organizations could operate, interfered with staffing and vendors, and extracted resources from assistance programs.
The Taliban benefited from foreign assistance even when it did not directly confiscate the money. By controlling distribution, access and local services, it could redirect its own resources, reward supporters and punish opponents. The political influence created by controlling aid was greater than the value of direct payments alone.
International aid organizations and government agencies failed to adequately acknowledge the extent of Taliban interference. Their continued reliance on assurances and existing programs weakened accountability and allowed the regime to exploit the aid system.
The Taliban previously sheltered al-Qaeda and fought American forces. American assistance that strengthens its financial resources or political control creates a contradiction between humanitarian spending and American national security.
Afghan civilians, especially women and girls living under Taliban restrictions, need humanitarian assistance. However, allowing the Taliban to profit from programs intended to help those civilians strengthens the very authorities responsible for their oppression.
A separate American federal prosecution involving Syrian aid exposed another diversion of humanitarian assistance. Prosecutors indicted a Syrian aid official over the alleged diversion of more than $9 million in American-funded assistance to armed groups, including the al-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Nusrah Front.
Gaza presents similar questions about who controls humanitarian assistance. At a congressional hearing, Middle East Forum executive director Gregg Roman cited $2.1 billion in American assistance since October 7 and testified that most aid delivered through American agents reached Hamas-controlled territory. He argued that the assistance helped sustain Hamas until the ceasefire.
Former USAID official Max Primorac raised concerns about international organizations opposing vetting requirements. An inspector general audit also identified exemptions and information gaps. These findings reinforce the need to examine who controls aid distribution and whether terrorist organizations benefit.
The No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act would require identification of foreign countries and organizations providing assistance to the Taliban, examination of their receipt of American aid and a strategy to discourage such support. It would also require suspension of assistance to countries or organizations determined to have assisted the [[Taliban]].
The legislation requires reporting on cash assistance, currency exchanges, hawala transfers and financial networks. It also addresses the Afghan Fund and safeguards against Taliban access. Repeated reporting over five years would establish continuing congressional oversight.
Effective implementation requires detailed financial records, identification of recipients, investigation of discrepancies and corrective action when violations are discovered. Deliberate fraud or prohibited assistance should result in legal proceedings, while officials responsible for harmful policies must publicly justify their decisions.
American humanitarian and development assistance to Afghanistan largely stopped in April 2025, although two education programs continued separately. The Trump administration deserves credit for ending the broader flow. Congressional legislation is necessary to prevent future administrations from restoring similar programs without adequate safeguards.
The legislation should be completed to ensure that American taxpayers do not finance hostile organizations through humanitarian assistance. The central issue is who controls the money, who can exploit it and whether the assistance strengthens America's enemies.
Israeli elections: Ayman Odeh is suspected of receiving hundreds of thousands in cash from the [[Palestinian Authority]].
An employee of Israel's Tourism Ministry was attacked in London, marking another incident involving an Israeli official.
Israeli forces eliminated Jamal Abu Saeed, a senior Hamas military commander who held former hostage Omer Shem Tov captive. Abu Saeed headed [[Hamas]]'s Operations Department and previously held several senior military positions, including responsibility for training operatives outside Gaza and commanding an anti-tank battalion. Shem Tov was abducted during the [[Oct 7 War|October 7]] massacre and spent 505 days in captivity before his release under a ceasefire agreement.
The IDF struck individuals suspected of observing Israeli troops in southern [[Lebanon]].
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned [[Hezbollah]] against reestablishing its presence near Israel's northern border. He stated that Israel would respond immediately and forcefully to attempts to rebuild the organization's military infrastructure near the border.
Report:
Two additional warning signs of Hamas's preparations for October 7 were identified before the massacre. Israeli military authorities had detected changes in Hamas's anti-tank forces and the movement of Mohammed Deif and other senior commanders into tunnels.
The pursuit of [[Mohammed Deif]] diverted military attention from other indications that Hamas was preparing an attack. The newly released information raises further questions about how pre-attack intelligence warnings were evaluated and why they did not prevent the massacre.
Netanyahu and Likud leaders reacted angrily after Israel certified election results despite accusations of voter fraud in Arab communities. The controversy concerns the handling of suspected irregularities and the integrity of the election process.
Gaza's population increased during the previous year, according to Hamas's own figures. The figures are presented as evidence contradicting claims of widespread famine and assertions that most Gaza fatalities were women and children. They also conflict with an earlier United Nations assessment that large areas faced an extreme famine scenario.
[[Gaza Genolie]].
[[Pennsylvania]]'s attorney general condemned a Philadelphia boycott ride targeting Jewish people as [[antisemitic]].
The United States imposed new sanctions against a fraudulent maritime network supporting Iran.
Ten Orthodox Jewish legislators elected to New York's state legislature are preparing to exercise greater political influence in Albany. Their representation reflects a growing willingness among Orthodox Jewish communities to use their electoral strength and political positions to defend their interests and oppose attempts to silence them.
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