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El-Sayed refuses to tone down Israel attacks amid pleas from Dem podcast hosts
El-Sayed defended his use of the term “genocide” for Israel’s actions in Gaza despite warnings that the position could cost him support.
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Published Sep 23, 2026
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Abdul El-Sayed defended his use of “genocide” to describe Israel’s actions in Gaza during a podcast interview, despite hosts’ warnings that his stance could alienate Jewish voters. The dispute highlights a challenge for his Michigan Senate campaign in a closely contested race.
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Democratic Senate nominee defending his statements on Israel during the campaign.
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Mike Rogers
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Republican Senate rival, identified in the article as a former Michigan representative; the roster’s Mike Rogers is listed as an Alabama representative.
ALSO MENTIONED Dana Nessel, Michigan attorney general who endorsed El-Sayed.
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