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Trump's Board of Peace appoints former Biden aide Shelley Greenspan to build support for Gaza peace plan ahead of Israeli elections

Washington, Oct 26 (UNI) US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has appointed Shelley Greenspan, who served as the Biden administration's liaison to the American Jewish community, to lead its outreach to Congress and Washington think tanks as it seeks broader bipartisan support for Trump's Gaza peace plan.
Greenspan's appointment comes as the board looks to revive efforts to implement the plan after the US midterm elections and the formation of a new Israeli government.
The prospect of Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives or Senate has added to the push for bipartisan backing.
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04 Nov 2026 | 6:13 PM

Tehran, Nov 4 (UNI) Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Wednesday warned that any renewed US military attack on Iran would trigger a much wider regional response, asserting that those expecting a change in Washington's policy following political developments in the United States were "seriously mistaken".

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Obama says US voters sent 'clear message' as Democrats celebrate historic midterm victories

04 Nov 2026 | 5:30 PM

Washington, Nov 4 (UNI) Former US President Barack Obama on Wednesday said American voters have sent a "clear message" through the midterm elections, calling on Democrats to build on their victories by bringing people together and offering practical solutions to the challenges facing the country.

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US midterm losses for Republicans could reshape Washington-Israel ties: report

04 Nov 2026 | 4:37 PM

Tel Aviv, Nov 4 (UNI) Republicans losing their congressional majority in the US midterm elections could change the relationship between Israel and the United States, the Jerusalem Post said in an analysis published on Wednesday.

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Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, become first Muslim American senator

04 Nov 2026 | 4:17 PM

Washington, Nov 4 (UNI) Egyptian-American Democrat and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed made history on Wednesday, becoming the first Muslim American elected to the US Senate after defeating Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race. His victory also marks him as the first Democratic physician to serve in the Senate since 1969.

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