cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/38561664

Israeli strikes continue against Gaza, with shelling, airstrikes, and shootings in southern and central areas of the enclave. Israel returned the bodies of 15 Palestinians a day after receiving the body of an Israeli captive with U.S. citizenship. Zohran Mamdani wins the election for New York City mayor as Democrats romp across the country. Democrats Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill win their elections for governorships in New Jersey and Virginia, respectively. California’s Proposition 50 passes, giving Democrats a chance to capture an additional five seats in the U.S. House, while a measure to restrict voting in Maine fails. Israel bombs southern Lebanon killing one person. The UAE is sucking up African gold, according to a new report. 40 killed in a strike on the Sudanese city of el-Obeid. Mexico’s Sheinbaum unequivocally opposes U.S. intentions to send U.S. troops and intelligence officers into Mexico. Hamas leader Mousa Abu Marzouk clarifies his faction’s positions in an interview with Al Jazeera, making salient comments concerning its positions on disarmament, the U.S.-proposed “stabilization force,” and Hamas’s relationships with other factions.