The genocidal Israeli war on Gaza has contributed to a shift in the American political environment and created an opportunity to strengthen political and institutional pressure within the United States.

The US midterm elections, held on 3rd November 2026, witnessed a major political shift, with the Democratic Party securing control of both chambers of Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives, in a clear political defeat for the Republican Party and President Donald Trump.

This means that Trump’s ability to push through his agenda will be diminished, opposition to his performance is growing, particularly over the economy and the war with Iran.

This means that Trump’s ability to push through his agenda will be diminished, opposition to his performance is growing, particularly over the economy and the war with Iran.

It is widely recognised that several key factors contributed to this........

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