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


How Israel lost four elections in less than two weeks - analysis

From Serbia and Brazil to Israel and the US, four elections in 10 days have weakened Israel's diplomatic position, threatened key alliances, and raised questions about its political future.

A man runs with an Israeli flag at the beach in Tel Aviv, Israel, on April 22, 2026, during a temporary ceasefire in the conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The ceasefire remained in place after Washington extended it on April 21; illustrative

Democrats flip Congress in US midterms as Trump claims Netanyahu agreed to end US aid

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US President Donald Trump delivers remarks ahead of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after being reopened following months of repairs, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, November 2, 2026.

Jewish Democrat Jeremy Moss becomes Michigan's first openly gay Congress member

Moss will fill an open seat in the 11th Congressional District being vacated by Democratic US Rep. Haley Stevens of Birmingham, who unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination for the US Senate.

Michigan state Sen. Jeremy Moss during a session of the Michigan State Senate at the state Capitol in 2023, in Lansing, Michigan.

US Democratic tsunami: Three major challenges facing Israel after Republican defeat - analysis

Trump's Iran strategy, Democratic control of Congress, and the 2028 presidential race could reshape Israel's relationship with Washington for years to come.

The US Capitol building, during the US midterm elections, in Washington, DC, US, November 3, 2026.

'Turn that inshallah into alhamdulillah': Democrat El-Sayed wins Michigan US Senate race

El-Sayed has stirred controversy throughout his campaign due to his stance on Israel, having accused the Jewish state of genocide over the war against Hamas in Gaza.

Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and his wife, Dr. Sarah Jukaku, embrace onstage after he declared victory during a midterm election night party at The Department at Hudson's in Detroit, Michigan, early on November 4, 2026.

Did Haley Stevens's fiancé influence her shocking decision to endorse a Republican?

“Jason is vaporizing Haley’s future so that he can be a main character in this moment and it is sad to watch her participate in that,” former Stevens advisor Caitlin Legacki wrote on X/Twitter. 

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens speaks during the U.S. Senate debate with U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D-MI) moderated by Roop Raj from Fox 2 at Fox 2 Studios in Southfield, Michigan, U.S., July 27, 2026.

Trump’s aid bombshell, Haley Stevens, and the battle for the soul of the Democratic Party - comment

Trump's surprise announcement on US aid to Israel and Haley Stevens's break with Democrats expose a deeper divide over antisemitism, Israel, and party loyalty.

US Representative Haley Stevens, a Michigan Democrat and the rival Abdul El-Sayed defeated in the Senate primary, speaks with the media next to Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers who she endorsed, after attending the Perfecting Church in Detroit, Michigan, US November 1, 2026.

Haley Stevens drew a red line on antisemitism, even if Democrats won't - opinion

Haley Stevens' decision to endorse a Republican over concerns about antisemitism raises questions about Democrats' commitment to Jewish voters.

US Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) speaks during a primary night watch party at the Hotel Saint Regis Detroit on August 04, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan; illustrative.

El-Sayed’s church appearance raises questions about antisemitism, Israel - opinion

A political appearance by Abdul El-Sayed at a historic church raises questions about antisemitism and the responsibility of Christian leaders.

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.

'Loyalty should never require abandoning values': Haley Stevens defends Rogers midterms endorsement

Stevens claimed that after it was made clear in late October that she was unwelcome at El-Sayed’s campaign events, she began to question his motives.

US Representative Haley Stevens, a Michigan Democrat and the rival Abdul El-Sayed defeated in the Senate primary, speaks with the media next to Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers who she endorsed, after attending the Perfecting Church in Detroit, Michigan, US November 1, 2026.