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Jewish Leaders Back Michigan Senate Candidate Amid Israel Criticism
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By Daniel Edelson, New York
First reported by Ynet · 1 hour ago
What happened
Twenty Jewish-American leaders, including former Senator Al Franken, have endorsed Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who has been criticized for his anti-Israel statements. The leaders stated his positions are less extreme than claimed.
- 01Jewish leaders and Al Franken back Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
- 02El-Sayed faces criticism for his anti-Israel stance.
- 03Supporters say his views are not as extreme as claimed.
- 04He opposes U.S. military aid to Israel and accused the IDF of genocide.
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