Michigan Senate Candidate Syed Declares Israel Not a US Friend
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdoul (Abdurahman) Syed declared Israel is not a true friend of the United States, criticizing its actions and U.S. military aid. Despite his strong anti-Israel rhetoric, including calling the Gaza war "genocide," former Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned alongside him. Syed also attacked AIPAC for investing millions against him during his primary campaign.
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- Michigan Senate candidate Abdoul Syed stated Israel is not a true friend of the United States.
- Syed described the Gaza war as "genocide" and called for an end to U.S. military aid to Israel.
- Former Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned with Syed in Michigan.
- Syed criticized AIPAC for investing approximately $30 million against him in the primary.
- Syed's stance has been particularly critical of Israel since October 7.
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdoul (Abdurahman) Syed has sharply criticized Israel, stating it is time to stop considering the country a close friend of the United States. He likened the relationship to a child with a friend who exploits them, talks behind their back, and draws them into disputes. "An ally that takes your money to push you into wars you are not supposed to be in, is not an ally," Syed stated. "I think it is time we realize that Israel is not really our friend."
Syed has been a vocal critic of Israel, particularly since October 7. Despite this, former Vice President Kamala Harris visited Michigan last month to participate in campaign events alongside Syed. A spokesperson for Harris indicated that the former Vice President was looking forward to returning to Michigan to help mobilize voters in the crucial state, focusing with Syed on Black maternal health and the need for Senate change to lower prices and counter Donald Trump's "corruption."
During his primary campaign, Syed adopted a hardline stance against Israel, describing the Gaza war as "genocide." He called for an immediate halt to U.S. military aid to Israel and strongly attacked the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC, which reportedly invested approximately $30 million against him, suggesting they "should burn their money."
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