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Michigan Senate Candidate Apologizes for Downplaying Synagogue Attack
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 3 hours ago
What happened
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed apologized for remarks that appeared to justify a synagogue attack, admitting he "made a mistake." Despite the apology, concerns persist over his past anti-Israel statements and ties to a controversial content creator.
- 01Senate candidate El-Sayed apologized for downplaying a synagogue attack.
- 02He admitted his "hurt people hurt people" comment was a mistake.
- 03Concerns remain over his anti-Israel statements and associations.
- 04El-Sayed faces Republican Mike Rogers in a close Senate race.
- 05He previously called Israel's Gaza actions "genocide."
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