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Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Declares Israel Not a US Friend
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Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed stated in an ABC News interview that Israel is not an ally of the United States, arguing that an ally taking US money to push the country into wars is not a true friend. His comments follow scrutiny over his sister-in-law's alleged involvement in a federal terrorist watchlist lawsuit and his family's purported ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. Jewish leaders are concerned about El-Sayed's anti-Israel stance ahead of the November midterm elections.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed stated Israel is not a US ally in an ABC News interview.
- El-Sayed argued an ally taking US money to push the country into wars is not a true friend.
- His comments follow controversy over his sister-in-law's alleged inclusion on a terrorist watchlist.
- Jewish leaders expressed concern over El-Sayed's anti-Israel rhetoric ahead of the midterm elections.
- El-Sayed also faced scrutiny over his family's alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.
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