Abdul El-Sayed

Israel must scrutinize anti-Israel politics and foreign funding in the US - opinion

The US midterm results raise concerns over antisemitism, anti-Israel activism and the role of foreign money in American politics.

Democratic US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed addresses supporters during a campaign rally in Detroit, Michigan, US October 24, 2026.
Democratic candidate for US Senate, Abdul El-Sayed, speaks during a campaign rally ahead of the midterm elections, in Detroit, Michigan, US, November 2, 2026

Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed launches Habibi PAC days after securing seat in Senate

Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democratic candidate for US Senate, addresses the state's Jewish Democratic caucus at its annual "Summer Simcha" event amid broader Jewish communal concerns about his campaign, Birmingham, Mich., Aug. 30, 2026.

Jewish Democrats must not abandon Israel after their midterm victory - opinion

Illustrative: A single blue balloon separated from a bunch.

Where is the liberal Zionist's place at the US Democratic victory party? - opinion


When tikkun olam comes at the expense of solidarity with Israel - opinion

Yet something problematic happened along the way: solidarity with humanity at large began to overshadow solidarity with the Jewish people themselves.

Democratic US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) join hands at a More Perfect University presents Students vs Billionaires Town Hall in Ann Arbor, Michigan, US, October 26, 2026.

Rep. Fine to 'Post': I will not endorse Vance in 2028, blaming Jews for GOP losses 'inexcusable'

Republican Congressman Randy Fine of Florida accused Vice President JD Vance of betraying Trump and scapegoating Israel and American Jews for the Republican Party’s crushing midterm defeat.

U.S. Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) arrives ahead of a classified Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) briefing at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 18, 2026.

Channel 13 reporter suspended for racism after questioning medical credentials of El-Sayed, Tibi

The controversy began when Channel 13 political reporter Eyal Berkovic questioned whether El-Sayed was entitled to use the title "doctor."

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‘Not particularly prudent’: Trump’s Israel aid cutoff draws criticism from Republicans

The US president’s announcement targeted Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, but Israeli observers question whether the election-day timing served Republican interests.

An election campaign poster featuring Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu alongside US President Donald Trump is displayed on the back of a bus in Jerusalem, ahead of the Israeli election on Oct. 25, 2026.

El-Sayed lost Jewish support over Israel, antisemitism, but got over 50% of Jewish votes - report

“One of the big issues of disagreement that kept showing up when it came to the Jewish community was my position on Israel,” El-Sayed told Politico.

Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press in the spin room after taking part in a debate with Republican rival candidate Mike Rogers, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, October 8, 2026.

Michigan Jews divided after El-Sayed’s Senate election

Prior to Election Day, more than 560 Jews in the state had signed a petition that pledged to vote for Mike Rogers explicitly because of concerns over Abdul El-Sayed’s rhetoric.

Michigan Democrats celebrate Abdul El-Sayed's victory in the state's US Senate race in Detroit, Mich., Nov. 3, 2026.

Hurt people hurt people: Isaac teaches us how to break the cycle - opinion

Isaac teaches us that we cannot always control what happens to us, but we can decide what we do with that pain. We can pass it on to others, or we can transform it into something positive.

US Senate Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed waves on stage, with vote counting continuing for Michigan's Democratic US Senate primary, in Detroit, Michigan, US, August 5, 2026

Trump’s Israel aid cut sparks controversy as JD Vance blames Iran war for Republican midterm losses

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US President Donald Trump and US Vice President JD Vance in the White House, July 28, 2026.

Abdul El-Sayed’s historic Senate victory sparks mixed reactions across Egypt, the Middle East

Samir Ragheb, President of the Arab Foundation for Development and Strategic Studies, told TML that although El-Sayed "carries weight across the Arab and Muslim worlds … Cairo heard criticism."

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks Sunday in Detroit in the waning days of the race.

'Trump is right': Michigan senator-elect El-Sayed agrees with president's plan to end Israel aid

Newly elected Michigan senator Abdul El-Sayed found common ground with Trump on ending Israel's military aid, but pushed for a complete ban on weapons sales.

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a midterm election night watch party at the Department at Hudson's on November 04, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.