Jewish Democrats Back El-Sayed Despite Divisions Over Israel
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive former public health official and Democratic Senate candidate, takes the stage at a primary election night gathering in Detroit early Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (Nick Hagen/The New York Times)
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Jewish Democrats are rallying behind Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed despite disagreements over Israel and controversy surrounding progressive streamer Hasan Piker, Haaretz reported.
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., campaigned with El-Sayed and rejected efforts to divide Democrats over the issue, framing the race against Republican Mike Rogers as a broader fight over democracy.
El-Sayed has increased outreach to Jewish voters and toned down criticism of AIPAC, which spent $30 million unsuccessfully opposing him in the primary, according to Haaretz.
However, El-Sayed has shown little indication he will moderate his position on Israel as the November election approaches.
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