Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:42pm on 04 Nov 2026,Wednesday International
US midterm victories have intensified pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with Democrats capturing both chambers of Congress and several Israel-critical candidates winning seats. Israeli opposition leaders accused Netanyahu of damaging the country’s bipartisan support in Washington, already strained by the Gaza war and joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, while three New York candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won House seats, advocating an end to US military aid to Israel. However, the progressive camp remains divided, and several pro-Israel candidates also secured victories. A Democratic-controlled Congress could increase scrutiny through hearings, oversight and budgetary measures. (PC: Ind Today)
