MI Dem candidate: Israel 'just as evil' as Hamas

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has made a highly controversial statement equating Israel with Hamas, declaring Israel is 'just as evil' as the militant group. The comment comes during a competitive Senate race in a key battleground state and is likely to draw significant criticism from both parties. El-Sayed, a progressive former Detroit health director, has previously been critical of Israeli policies but this represents his most direct comparison to Hamas. The statement could impact Democratic Party unity on Israel policy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.