Shifting US politics offers opportunity for Palestinian self-determination
- On August 5, progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic primary for the US Senate in Michigan, beating Haley Stevens, who was backed by the Democratic establishment.
- The race reflected the escalating rift within the Democratic Party over support for Israel.
- El-Sayed, like other progressives, is an outspoken critic of Israel and has openly expressed solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
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- On August 5, progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic primary for the US Senate in Michigan, beating Haley Stevens, who was backed by the Democratic establishment.
- The race reflected the escalating rift within the Democratic Party over support for Israel.
- El-Sayed, like other progressives, is an outspoken critic of Israel and has openly expressed solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
Sources: Al Jazeera