<p>Some progressive Democrat lawmakers are criticizing the Israeli effort to battle Hamas in Gaza and they're calling for a ceasefire. Those actions are already coming with political ramifications.&nbsp;</p>

A Connecticut state judge on Wednesday tossed out the results of Bridgeport's Democratic mayoral primary after watching surveillance videos showing people stuffing multiple absentee ballots into outdoor collection boxes.

<p>In the center of Jerusalem's City Hall stands the haunting scene of&nbsp;more than&nbsp;230 empty beds, symbolizing the babies, children, and elderly who were abducted from their homes by Hamas and taken to Gaza on October 7th. It's a mute cry of anguish from the hostage&nbsp;families who organized the display in coordination with the Jerusalem Municipality and volunteers to bring continued focus to the kidnappings.&nbsp;</p>

Nearly one week after the ground campaign began, Israeli forces have encircled Gaza City. Capitol Hill support for Israel has caused a divide within the Democratic party. In recent years, Israel has made historic progress with its Arab neighbors. Since the war broke out, concern is growing that the Abraham Accords could be derailed. In the wake of the October 7th attacks, hundreds of thousands of Israeli citizens are displaced from their communities.