Despite Hasan Piker and Israel divide, Jewish Democrats say El-Sayed is making inroads with voters
'Historically, Jews don't do well under authoritarian governments': Jewish Democrats say disagreements with El-Sayed over Israel pale beside their concerns about the GOP
Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is trying to distance his Senate campaign from far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker. Piker recently faced backlash for suggesting that American Jews' support for Israel could make antisemitism worse. El-Sayed's campaign is significant as he faces Republican former Rep. Mike Rogers in a must-win Senate race this fall.
Some Jewish Democrats have expressed disagreements with El-Sayed over Israel, but they say these concerns are overshadowed by their worries about the GOP. Historically, Jews have not fared well under authoritarian governments, according to Haaretz.
The Israeli military has continued to pursue alleged Hamas perpetrators, with Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir stating that the goal is to disarm Hamas using all necessary means. Despite a US-backed ceasefire, violence has persisted in Gaza, with Gazan authorities reporting at least five people killed by Israel on Monday.
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