Abdul El-Sayed Becomes First Senate Candidate Backed by Pro-Palestine Jewish Group

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Jewish Voice for Peace Action endorsed Abdul El-Sayed, a pro-Palestine candidate, for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat ahead of the August 4 primary. This endorsement marks the first for the anti-Zionist group and signals a growing progressive movement within the Democratic Party willing to challenge unconditional U.S. support for Israel.

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The political arm of Jewish Voice for Peace, known for protesting the genocide in Gaza, is wading into the race for the open Senate seat in Michigan.

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