Abdul El Sayed 'struggles' with the Jewish state's right to exist
Abdul El Sayed, a progressive Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan, told an audience that he “struggles” to answer questions about whether Israel has a right to exist as a Jewish state.
TL;DR
- Abdul El Sayed, a progressive Democratic Senate candidate, stated he "struggles" to answer questions about Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state.
- The author argues that Israel sustains democracy because it is a Jewish state and that giving Palestinians a state or right of return would destroy liberal values.
- The article questions El Sayed's reasoning, suggesting he may oppose a Jewish state in favor of a Palestinian ethnostate, which the author believes would lead to an authoritarian regime.
- The author contrasts Israel with Arab nations, asserting that Israel aligns more with American liberalism through its free press, rule of law, open elections, and protections for minorities.
- El Sayed is criticized for his perceived lack of concern for the safety of Jewish people in the U.S., citing his past rationalizations of violence and his campaign associations.
- El Sayed's support from Amani Barakat, chairwoman of Al Awda (a group that celebrates Hamas and calls for Israel's destruction), is presented as a concern.