# The real challenge El-Sayed poses for Jews is populism, not antisemitism

- Published: 2026-11-06T00:54:50Z
- Updated: 2026-11-06T11:30:06Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/usmidterms2026/2026-11-06/ty-article/.premium/the-real-challenge-el-sayed-poses-for-jews-is-populism-not-antisemitism/000001a1-ae29-defa-a7f7-ae7f41860000
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Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Senate race in part by making Israel a pocketbook issue. Others may follow his playbook

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