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Michigan Senate Candidate Questions US Alliance With Israel
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed stated Israel should not be considered a U.S. ally, arguing it receives American funds while drawing the U.S. into wars. El-Sayed has previously made controversial remarks, including calling Israeli actions "bloody" and comparing Israeli leadership to Hamas.
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What happened
- 01Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed stated Israel is not a U.S. ally.
- 02El-Sayed claims Israel receives U.S. funds and drags America into wars.
- 03He previously called Israeli military actions "bloody" and leaders "as bad as Hamas."
- 04El-Sayed apologized for remarks seen as justifying a synagogue attack.
- 05He is running for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.
- 06His comments were made during an interview with ABC News.
He apologized in August for comments made after a synagogue attack that were seen as justifying violence. El-Sayed is seeking a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.
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