Democratic Candidate Stevens Attacks Netanyahu, as Opponent El-Sayed Calls Israel 'Rogue State'
El-Sayed called Israel a rogue state and said AIPAC and pro-Israel donors shape U.S. policy as Stevens defended her record.
- On Tuesday, Democratic Senate candidates Congresswoman Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed clashed in Grand Rapids, Michigan, over U.S. Middle East policy, centering on Israel and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
- El-Sayed repeatedly criticized the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which has backed Stevens, for driving roughly $40 million in outside spending against his campaign while arguing the group influences U.S. foreign policy.
- Stevens defended her support for a two-state solution, while El-Sayed called Israel a "rogue state," advocating for an end to military aid and accusing the country of committing "human rights abuses, genocide, and apartheid."
- Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Stevens on Tuesday, claiming her remarks made American Jews less safe; she rejected the criticism, asserting Netanyahu and President Donald Trump failed to achieve long-term peace.
- The Michigan primary set for August 4, 2026, will determine which candidate advances to face former Republican Representative Mike Rogers for the Senate seat held by retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters.
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AIPAC favorite takes aim at Netanyahu in Michigan Senate debate
'Netanyahu has not made us safer,' Haley Stevens said, noting the Iran war had failed to bring peace. Abdul El-Sayed said U.S. foreign policy 'has been handed to us' by Israel and AIPAC. Israel has become a central issue of the Democratic primary in Michigan, a crucial battleground state
Michigan Democratic Senate rivals clash over Israel, AIPAC in heated debate
Israel and campaign funding became central points of contention. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News A sharp Democratic primary debate in Michigan on Tuesday highlighted deep divisions within the party as Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County Health Department Director Abdul El-Sayed clashed over Israel, AIPAC, immigration and the party’s direction ahead of next month’s Senate primary. Stevens, who is backed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Sc…
Democratic candidate Stevens attacks Netanyahu, as opponent El-Sayed calls Israel 'rogue state'
“The prime minister of Israel has failed,” Rep. Haley Stevens said when asked about Iran, saying that both Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump had failed to achieve “long-term peace."
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