AJC Detroit

“Unfortunately, this historic moment has been tarnished by the Senator-elect’s continued anti-Israel rhetoric that alienates countless Jewish Michiganders and other supporters of the State of Israel, and endangers American Jews.”

AJC Detroit · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-07

AJC Detroit's statement said El-Sayed's anti-Israel rhetoric alienates Jewish Michiganders and endangers American Jews.

“As a U.S. Senator, El-Sayed will have the responsibility to represent all Michiganders. The Senator-elect proclaimed that America is 'big enough for all of us' but his obsessive hostility toward Israel yet again in his victory speech told many Jewish Michiganders and countless others who support Israel that they are not included,”

AJC Detroit · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-07

AJC Detroit said El-Sayed's hostility toward Israel in his victory speech told Jewish Michiganders they are not included.

“We recognize the historic significance of Dr. El-Sayed becoming the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, a milestone that reflects the promise of American democracy. As a Jewish organization, we understand the profound importance of seeing one’s community represented in government,”

AJC Detroit · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-07

AJC Detroit issued a statement acknowledging the historic significance of El-Sayed becoming the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.