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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."

Michigan Democratic US Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and US Rep. Haley Stevens spar during a televised debate in Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 7, 2026.
Abdul El-Sayed, candidate for US Senate in Michigan, speaks before U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) takes the stage at Mumford High School on May 3, 2026 in Detroit.

Michigan's El-Sayed gets boost from anti-AIPAC group, testing candidate's 'no PAC money' pledge

Participants draped in pride flags, featuring a Star of David, stand together during the annual Pride Parade in Tel Aviv, Israel, on June 12, 2026.

Israeli flag condemned as 'harmful' at Michigan pride event sparks fierce antisemitism debate

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather for a mock trial against the University of Michigan's Board of Regents on the university's campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on April 21, 2025; Illustrative.

Michigan anti-Israel activists indicted for threats, vandalism against UMich officials, Jewish site


University of Michigan crossed a dangerous line with Jewish students - opinion

A university official stood at a podium and validated two years of discrimination against one specific group of students.

University of Michigan professor Derek Peterson praises campus pro-Palestinian protesters during his commencement speech in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May 2, 2026.

Over 2,000 UMich students, staff, alumni back professor for praising anti-Israel activists

A Monday petition signed by 754 alumni echoed the first letter's demands, calling on Grasso to pledge to protect free speech, free expression, and institutional neutrality.

University of Michigan professor Derek Peterson praises campus pro-Palestinian protesters during his commencement speech in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May 2, 2026.

Michigan University professor praises anti-Israel student activists in commencement speech

Peterson allegedly deviated from his remarks, and according to UMich President Domenico Grasso did not represent the institutional position of neutrality.

Students protest in support of Palestine during the University of Michigan's Spring Commencement ceremony on May 4, 2024; file photo.

Michigan Democrats nominate Eli Savit, progressive Jewish prosecutor, for state attorney general

Eli Savit beat out another county prosecutor for the chance to succeed Dana Nessel, the state’s current AG, who is also a Jewish Democrat.

Eli Savit.

Michigan Democrats back pro-Palestinian candidate for university board

Amid national polls showing that Democratic voters largely disapprove of Israel, Makled’s selection adds to signals that the pro-Palestinian wing of the party appears to be ascendant in Michigan.

Amir Makled, a pro-Palestinian candidate for University of Michigan board of regents, addresses the crowd at a rally for U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Ann Arbor, April 7, 2026. Makled, who had praised Hezbollah's leader in a past social media post, bested Jewish incumbent regent

Michigan refuses Trump administration demand for 2024 election ballots

Last week, the Justice Department sent a letter to the clerk in Wayne County demanding ballots, ballot receipts, and ballot envelopes.

Arab Americans gather at a restaurant for a presidential election watch party In Dearborn, Michigan, US November 5, 2024.

Temple Israel rabbi slams Michigan Senate candidate for ‘offensive’ remarks on synagogue attack

Rabbi Jen Lader criticized Abdul El-Sayed for “suggesting that violence against a synagogue in suburban Detroit could be understood through the lens of Israeli actions.”

Temple Israel Rabbi Jen Lader talks to a reporter at Shenandoah Country Club in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on March 13, 2026.

On the record and off the court: Meet the only Jewish player on the NCAA championship team

As one of a small number of Jewish men’s basketball players in the Big Ten Conference, Hochberg reflects on the championship run, celebrating Passover during the Final Four, and antisemitism.

Harrison Hochberg, the first Jewish member of the University of Michigan basketball team to win a National Championship.

A defiant Hasan Piker boosts Michigan Senate candidate Abdul el-Sayed in rallies taking on Israel

Piker, the leftist Twitch streamer with millions of followers, was the evening’s biggest draw. Leading Democrats have called for the party to distance itself from Piker altogether.

Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul el-Sayed greets supporters at a rally in Ann Arbor, Michigan, April 7, 2026. The rally also featured Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who has been accused of antisemitism.

Jewish leaders uneasy over Senate candidate’s alliance with Hasan Piker

Jewish leaders have called Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's decision to host campaign rallies with Piker, a streamer accused of antisemitism, "alarming" and "shocking."

Abdul El-Sayed campaigns for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate. He held a crowded Women for Abdul rally in a Detroit suburb. El-Sayed was born in Michigan to parents who immigrated from Egypt.