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Analysis

As pro-Palestinian candidates gain ground, will AIPAC's influence wane?

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s influence has weakened in the Democratic Party and may also be at risk among Republicans.

Adam Lucente

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Michigan Democratic Senate primary winner Abdul El-Sayed

AIPAC to oppose El-Sayed after major Michigan primary victory

The America Israel Public Affairs Committee said it will work to oppose Abdul El-Sayed’s “radical anti-Israel agenda” as his opponent seeks to paint him as extreme.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 01: Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks after a radio appearance on Dr. Horace Sheffield's GOTV Community Rally on August 01, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. El-Sayed currently holds a 15-point lead against Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) according to a recent poll. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images)

Abdul el-Sayed becomes first Muslim-American to win Michigan Senate primary

Sayed made supporting Palestinians and criticism of Israel and the Iran war a big part of his campaign, and he has not explicitly endorsed democratic socialism like other progressives in the Democratic Party.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a primary-night watch party for NYC Congressional candidate Claire Valdez at 99 Scott Studio on June 23, 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City.

Analysis

Why Mamdani concluded he can’t arrest Israel’s PM Netanyahu

The New York City mayor said he lacks the "legal authority" to arrest the Israeli premier based on the ICC warrant, likely due to laws pertaining to the United Nations and the court, but the ordeal could increase pressure on Israel over the case.

Adam Lucente

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

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Who is Melat Kiros, the pro-Palestinian who unseated a longtime Democrat?

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Explainer

Pro-Palestine Democrats win in NYC elections: What it means

Congressional candidate Claire Valdez, Congressional candidate Brad Lander, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier raise their hands during a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) rally at King's Theater on June 18, 2026 in New York City.

For Arab and Muslim Americans, Mamdani's victory grants seat at table

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 1: Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani (C) raises his hands during a campaign event with New York City elected officials on November 1, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City. With only days left in the race for New York City's next mayor, Mamdani remains the front runner against Independent candidate, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. (Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)

Ghazala Hashmi makes history as first Muslim US woman elected statewide

Ghazal Hashmi walks in the annual Norfolk State University Homecoming Parade, on Oct. 25, 2025.

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump

From Iran to Turkey, how the Middle East is bracing for US elections

With the US presidential election just one day away, how is the Middle East anticipating the result?

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign event at the Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote Presidential Town Hall at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on July 13, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania’s Jewish voters weigh Israel, domestic concerns as Trump and Harris vie for support

Vice President Harris is leading with Jewish voters in the battleground state, according to polls, while others in the community are backing former President Trump amid concerns about US policy toward Israel.

Adam Lucente

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

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Despite deteriorating human rights record, Egypt hopes for US support under Harris or Trump

Cairo hopes that whichever form it takes, the new US administration will continue backing its positions and policies in the Middle East and Horn of Africa.

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Analysis

How US election could impact UAE’s clean energy ambitions, $100B investment pact

US-UAE clean energy cooperation grew considerably during President Joe Biden, becoming a bright spot in relations as both countries played key roles in the global energy transition.

Samuel Wendel

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

This picture, created on Oct. 25, 2024, shows US Vice President and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris in Houston, Texas, on Oct. 25, 2024, and former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in East Del Valle, Austin, Texas, on Oct. 25, 2024.

Analysis

What could a Trump or Harris election victory mean for Iran?

As the United States gears up for its 2024 election, Iran is watching intently, evaluating how either candidate's victory might impact such key issues as sanctions and nuclear diplomacy, as well as its regional politics and hostility toward Israel.

A correspondent in Tehran

By A correspondent in Tehran

In Tehran, reporting on politics

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Feature

Gaza war looms large over Pennsylvania’s Muslims as Harris struggles to win votes

Muslims are divided in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, where the vice president, former president and third-party candidate all have the potential to win a sizable chunk of the vote.

Adam Lucente

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Democratic presidential nominee, US Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks during a campaign rally on Oct. 28, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Palestinians in Gaza await US election with hope, skepticism: Harris favored over Trump

Between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Palestinians in Gaza seem to favor the Democratic candidate, as they have not forgotten Trump’s policies and positions favoring Israel during his term in office.

Large billboards bearing the flags of the US and Israel with a message in support of US presidential candidate Donald Trump, hang against buildings in Tel Aviv on October 30, 2024. An opinion poll conducted in September by Mitvim, the Israel Institute for Regional Foreign Policies, said 68 percent of Israelis see Trump as the candidate who will best serve Israel's interests. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Analysis

Beyond Jerusalem, what's behind Israeli embrace of Donald Trump?

Despite President Joe Biden’s standing by Israel since Oct. 7, only Israelis identified with the political left support presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris.

Mazal Mualem

By Mazal Mualem

In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics

An exterior view of the US Capitol on Sept. 9, 2024 in Washington, DC.

How Congress elections will determine next phase of US-Middle East policy

Voters are set to cast their ballots in tight races for control of both the House and Senate.

Megan Mineiro

By Megan Mineiro

In Washington, DC, reporting on US Congress

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event on food security in a barn on the Smith Family Farm on September 23, 2024 in Smithton, Pennsylvania. The event, hosted by the Protecting America Initiative, led by former Trump acting director of national intelligence Richard Grenell, highlighted China ownership of nearly 250,000 acres of U.S. land, slightly less than 1% of foreign-held acreage. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Analysis

In Middle East, China's influence unconstrained by Trump, Harris

In theory, Beijing may favor the predictability of Harris over the uncertainty of Trump. But in practice, China did exceedingly well in the Middle East during Trump’s presidency and has successfully navigated challenges under the Biden-Harris administration

Joyce Karam

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a remembrance event to mark the first anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel at Trump National Doral golf club in Miami, Florida, on Oct. 7, 2024.

How a Trump or Harris win could shape the Middle East

The Takeaway unpacks what a Harris or Trump presidency would mean for the trajectory of Israel's mulitfront war in the region.

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks during a Get Out the Vote rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, on October 30, 2024. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly / AFP) (Photo by RYAN M. KELLY/AFP via Getty Images)

Scarred by Trump and Biden, Palestinians remain pessimistic over US election

Palestinians surveyed by Al-Monitor said that while they are closely following the US presidential race, there is a widespread sense that little will change for Palestinians, regardless of who wins.