Israeli forces said they killed the long-time Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, in an operation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it "the beginning of the day after Hamas." President Joe Biden congratulated Israel and began a discussion on the way forward. Vice President Kamala Harris held three campaign rallies across cities in Wisconsin. Former President Donald Trump will speak at the Al Smith charity dinner in New York, while Harris skips the event in a break with tradition. Early voting began in North Carolina, while parts of the state continue recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton campaigned in the state on behalf of Harris.