Hamas took hostages in Gaza while political shifts saw Democrats succeed the Labor party and Meir Kahane win a Knesset seat.

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Hamas Itamar Ben-Gvir Democrats

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Political developments surrounding Ben-Gvir's tenure as National Security Minister, including opposition to bills and party shifts. All 1 developments

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Hamas
Palestinian Islamist political and military organization
- Hamas conducted an invasion of Israel while Israel faced a genocide case at the ICJ, alongside developments in Ceuta and Mossad activities.15:02
- A Gaza-based activist, Murad Ahmad, speaks on the political situation where Gazans are demanding an end to Hamas rule, which controls all aspects of life.14:38
Itamar Ben-Gvir
Israeli lawyer and far-right politician (born 1976), Israel's Minister of National Security since 2022
- Ben-Gvir accused a lawmaker of pledging allegiance to Hamas, while Ohana stated Hamas had been severely battered.13:28
- Ben-Gvir ramps up demolitions in Negev Bedouin communities amid a high Arab voter turnout that weakened Netanyahu's political grip.Fri 16:00
Democrats
political party in Greece
- Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, accuse Donald Trump of attempting to rig the 2026 election and fighting his obstruction.15:38
- Amidst the political turmoil, Republicans fear a shift in power on Capitol Hill, while Democrats are expected to gain ground in the House.12:19

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