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

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


Detroit Democrats unite over rising costs, remain divided over Israel ahead of midterm elections

Abdul El-Sayed faces resistance from some voters who would ordinarily be inclined to support a Democrat, particularly over Israel.

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.

Jews are 'literally afraid' of Michigan's candidate El-Sayed, opponent Rogers says in final debate

Rogers repeated the theme in his closing statement, insisting that Jews were among several groups of Democrats who were defecting to him because they found El-Sayed “too extreme.” 

 US Senate candidates Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, left, and Michigan Republican Senate candidate, former US Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI)  debate on October 21, 2026 at WXYZ Channel 7 in Southfield, Michigan.

Abdul El-Sayed Michigan US Senate campaign hires Jewish outreach director

El-Sayed's Republican opponent, former US Rep. Mike Rogers, called him “anti-Jew” in a JTA interview this week.

Democrat US Senate candidate for Michigan Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage with US Representative Ayanna Pressley (L), Democrat of Massachusetts during a midterm campaign rally in Flint, Michigan on October 18, 2026.

Ted Cruz says he believes El-Sayed is member of Muslim Brotherhood, claims he lied about ties

"He said no, I have no connections, and Meet the Press just said okay and accepted it," Cruz claimed, saying that the evidence was "overwhelming."

US Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) walks on stage at the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, US, September 10, 2026.

Abdul El-Sayed faces Michigan Senate race controversy over Hamas remarks by Democratic activist

A hidden-camera investigation has sparked controversy in Michigan's Senate race over claims involving Hamas and foreign donations, with Abdul El-Sayed's campaign rejecting the activist's allegations.

Democrat US Senate candidate for Michigan Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage with US Representative Ayanna Pressley (L), Democrat of Massachusetts during a midterm campaign rally in Flint, Michigan on October 18, 2026.

Mike Rogers says his opponent Abdul El-Sayed is ‘anti-Jew.’ Do Michigan’s Jews agree?

Rogers, told JTA that Israel is “the best ally we have in the Middle East. They have Western values baked into their political system.”

Mike Rogers, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, poses during an interview at a Tim Horton's in Walled Lake, Mich., Oct. 20, 2026.

Netanyahu meets with Hegseth days before election as Hanegbi backs Liberman

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks as he meets members of the public at a mall, ahead of Israel’s national election, in Ramla, Israel October 19, 2026.

'Israel is not our friend': Michigan's El-Sayed doubles down on anti-Israel stance

“An ally that takes your money to push you into wars you shouldn’t be fighting is not an ally,” he argued.

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.

Abdul El-Sayed fields accusations of family ties to terror orgs. as midterms approach - report

El-Sayed, a Michigan-born child of Egyptian immigrants, has recently come under scrutiny for his family's purported ties to the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. 

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to reporters following a campaign event at the Ionia Theater on October 11, 2026 in Ionia, Michigan.

The world’s distorted view of Israel is built on persistent myths - opinion

When it comes to Israel, the world too easily accepts the myth rather than seeking the truth. Our job, the job for all of us, is to shatter the prism that enables the myths to fester.

Democratic candidate for US Senate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press about rising gas prices outside a gas station in Detroit, Michigan, US, September 22, 2026.