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Israeli watchdog demands probe into possible ties between Trump's aid waiver, Netanyahu endorsement

It also called for an examination of who participated in the decision, whether the Defense Ministry and Finance Ministry were consulted, and what assessments informed the move.

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the media after casting his ballot in Israel’s general elections at a polling station in Jerusalem, October 27, 2026
 US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press briefing, the first since Karoline Leavitt stepped down as press secretary, at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 3, 2026.

Editor's Notes: Why JD Vance is beginning to sound more like Rahm Emanuel on Israel - comment

Los Angeles Mayor-elect Nithya Raman delivers remarks after defeating incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in Los Angeles Friday, 6th November 2026

Democratic socialist Raman elected Los Angeles mayor in upset over Bass

People vote at North Quincy High School on November 3, 2026.

Democracy was top Jewish voter concern in midterms, not Israel or antisemitism - poll


'It won't work with me': Hegseth dismisses renewed impeachment threat

Hegseth rejected renewed impeachment efforts on Thursday as Republican Rep. Thomas Massie prepared to reintroduce articles against him following the midterm elections.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shakes hands with US President Donald Trump onstage during an event at Sparrows Point Shipyard, in Baltimore County, Maryland, US, October 6, 2026.

Iran sent nuclear proposal to the US via Qatar, senior Iranian official tells Reuters

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the US was reviewing the proposal but declined to provide further details.

 People wave flags next to an Iranian missile on display during the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 10, 2025.

Tehran reviews 'concrete proposals' on future of nuclear program amid talks with US - report

Iran sent the US a nuclear proposal via Qatar later on Thursday, which it said it would discuss only after Washington meets its seven demands, a senior Iranian official told Reuters.

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Doha, Qatar, October 6, 2026.

Michigan Jews divided after El-Sayed’s Senate election

Prior to Election Day, more than 560 Jews in the state had signed a petition that pledged to vote for Mike Rogers explicitly because of concerns over Abdul El-Sayed’s rhetoric.

Michigan Democrats celebrate Abdul El-Sayed's victory in the state's US Senate race in Detroit, Mich., Nov. 3, 2026.

After US midterms, is there a time limit on the Iran war? - analysis

There is also a lack of clarity about why the nuclear program, which has been singled out as the reason for the conflict, has not been eviscerated, despite the time provided for the conflict.

 Iranian flags fly as fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot rise, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

Rubio rejects rumors he may quit Trump admin. to prepare for 2028 White House bid - report

“I literally will not talk about 2028 anymore,” Rubio was quoted as saying. “I just won’t do it.”

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in New York, US, September 23, 2026.

'Into the oven': Montana man admits to cyberstalking after threatening Hawaii's Jewish governor

When interviewed by law enforcement, Boltz confirmed that he had owned the phone number used to leave the voicemails for about a decade and that no one else had access to his devices. 

Hawaii’s Jewish governor, Josh Green.

The midterm wake-up call

What do Democratic midterm victories mean for Republicans, American politics, and the future of US-Israel relations?

Supporters watch election results during a midterm election night watch party for Texas Democratic Senate candidate, State Rep. James Talarico at the Long Center on November 3, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

'Chanukah 250' initiative to bring Hanukkah celebrations to all 50 US states

Noted philanthropist and entrepreneur Phil Friedman, chairman and CEO of technology company Computer Generated Solutions, was named the initiative's general chairman.

 The National Menorah stands during the start of Hanukkah, during a ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House on Christmas Day in Washington, U.S., December 25, 2024.

Can Israeli leaders afford not to change after the American midterm results? - opinion

America has just demonstrated that its institutions are greater than its leaders. Israel must ask whether its own leaders remember the same truth.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025.