Michigan Senator-Elect Calls for US Arms Sales Halt to Israel
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Michigan Senator-elect Abdul Rahman El-Sayed called for a halt to U.S. arms sales to Israel, citing the use of weapons in "atrocities, including genocide and apartheid." He also supports ending military aid to Israel and redirecting U.S. funds to domestic investment. El-Sayed's comments were made in his first interview following his election victory.
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- Michigan Senator-elect Abdul Rahman El-Sayed called for an end to U.S. arms sales to Israel.
- El-Sayed cited the use of weapons in "genocide and apartheid" as justification for the ban.
- He also expressed support for ending U.S. military aid to Israel.
- El-Sayed believes U.S. taxpayer money should be invested domestically.
- The comments were made in an interview with NPR following his election win.
Abdul Rahman El-Sayed, who recently won a Senate election in Michigan, has called for an end to U.S. arms sales to Israel. In his first interview since the election, El-Sayed expressed support for President Trump's plan to cease military aid to Israel and urged a halt to weapons sales as well.
Speaking to NPR, El-Sayed stated, "I would also like us to stop selling weapons to Israel that are used to carry out the worst kinds of atrocities, including genocide and apartheid." He also criticized military aid provided to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Pakistan, arguing that American taxpayer money should be invested domestically within the United States.
El-Sayed's remarks highlight a growing debate within the U.S. regarding foreign military assistance and its ethical implications, particularly concerning conflicts in the Middle East.
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