Michigan senate candidate struggles to affirm israel's right to exist

Democratic senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed told supporters at a campaign event that he struggles to answer whether Israel has a right to exist as a Jewish state.

El-Sayed made the comments at a “Jews for Abdul” event in Pontiac, Michigan, last week. In leaked audio obtained by Jewish Insider, he said he often struggles with the question because it forces a definition of what a Jewish state means. He added that those asking should explain how their view aligns with liberal values in the United States.

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Split-scene illustration of Michigan Democrats divided over Abdul El-Sayed's event with Hasan Piker: critics on left, young supporters on right.
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Michigan Democrats spar over Abdul El-Sayed event featuring streamer Hasan Piker

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Some Michigan Democrats are criticizing Abdul El-Sayed’s decision to appear at an upcoming campaign event involving left-wing streamer Hasan Piker, arguing that Piker’s past remarks are politically toxic in a battleground state. Others in Democratic circles say campaigns should engage online creators to reach younger voters as the party looks toward the 2026 midterms and beyond.

Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed campaigned with far-left streamer Hasan Piker at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan on Tuesday, declining to disavow Piker's past controversial comments. El-Sayed called demands for denunciation a 'gotcha game' and defended engaging left-wing figures to broaden outreach. The appearances drew criticism from fellow Democrats and Republicans alike.

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Political commentator Clay Travis suggested that Michigan Republicans cross over to vote for Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic Senate primary. He argues that El-Sayed, described as a far-left radical, cannot win in November and would pave the way for Republican Mike Rogers. Critics warn against this primary meddling strategy.

Israeli ambassador Ron Prosor called in an interview with RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland for mandatory student visits to concentration camp memorials. He views this as a key step against rising antisemitism, especially among children with Muslim migrant backgrounds. He also advocates legally binding the IHRA definition of antisemitism.

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Michigan Democratic Party delegates at the party’s spring endorsement convention in Detroit voted to endorse attorney Amir Makled for the University of Michigan Board of Regents, defeating incumbent Regent Jordan Acker. The party also endorsed incumbent Regent Paul Brown for the second seat on the ticket.

Jewish members of Congress face direct violent threats from both political extremes.

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Pro-Israel and Jewish Republican groups that previously opposed Brandon Herrera are sitting out his bid for Texas' 23rd congressional district. Herrera, a YouTuber and gun shop owner criticized for past videos, has gained endorsements from Trump and GOP leaders after his 2024 opponent dropped out. The groups cite his history but decline to back the Democratic nominee.

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