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El-Sayed exposes Democrats’ decisive turn against Israel

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Post Editorial Board. (2026, October 20). El-Sayed exposes Democrats’ decisive turn against Israel. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/opinion/el-sayed-reveals-just-how-hostile-to-israel-democrats-are-getting/

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This article discusses how Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Senate candidate and democratic figure, is gaining support from prominent Democrats like former President Barack Obama and Senator Chuck Schumer for his anti-Israel stance. The piece argues that El-Sayed’s claims against Israel are false and highlights recent attacks on the Jewish state, emphasizing that since October 7, 2023, over 1,300 Israeli soldiers have died in combat. The author contends that this shift reflects a broader trend within the Democratic Party toward anti-Israel sentiment and criticizes Democrats for abandoning their traditional support of Israel as an ally.
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, a longtime supporter of Israel, endorsed Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Senate candidate who has taken an anti-Israel stance. El-Sayed recently called on Americans to "realize that Israel is not our friend" and accused the Israeli military of committing war crimes and genocide, false claims according to critics. Obama, who campaigned for El-Sayed, previously criticized Israel during his presidency with similar rhetoric. The endorsement marks a significant shift within the Democratic Party, which has increasingly moved toward an anti-Israel position since Obama's administration, evident in his controversial 2015 Iran nuclear deal that lifted sanctions on Iran, allowing it to potentially develop nuclear weapons. This move by Schumer highlights how major figures in the party are aligning with candidates who take hardline stances against Israel despite their past support for the country.

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“The articles discuss different aspects of Abdul El-Sayed's campaign, with Article A focusing on his stance against Israel and Article B discussing Obama's appearance in support of El-Sayed and the broader implications for the Democratic Party.”
The Straits Times
⚖️ Leans left further left than this Hedges 6 of 30 claims Outlet record 66/100
“The articles discuss different topics related to politics in the Middle East but describe separate events occurring at distinct times and locations.”
The Bulwark
Hedges 0 of 6 claims
“Article A discusses El-Sayed's stance against Israel and support from Democrats, while Article B is an interview about his admiration for Obama and his political aspirations.”
Washington Examiner
⚖️ Leans right further left than this Hedges 0 of 4 claims Outlet record 69/100
“The articles discuss different aspects of Abdul el Sayed's campaign and political alliances, but do not describe the same specific incident or occurrence.”
Toronto Star
⚖️ Leans right further left than this Hedges 1 of 58 claims Outlet record 64/100
“The articles discuss different aspects of the Michigan Senate race and related political rhetoric, but do not describe the same specific incident or occurrence.”
New York Post
⚖️ Leans strongly right Hedges 1 of 24 claims Outlet record 66/100
“Article A describes El-Sayed's position on Israel and Democratic support for him, while Article B focuses on Obama's endorsement of El-Sayed and criticizes both for their stance against Israel.”
New York Post
Hedges 1 of 18 claims Outlet record 66/100
“While both articles discuss El-Sayed's comments about Israel, Article B focuses on the broader implications and endorsements related to his statements rather than reporting the exact moment of the statement itself.”
Fox News
⚖️ Leans left further left than this Hedges 7 of 31 claims Outlet record 68/100
“While both articles mention Barack Obama's comments about Israel, they describe different aspects and contexts of his statements.”
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Of course, Obama has been long played to the Israel-hating Third-Worldist crowd; recall his absurd apology tour in his first months in office, as well as the cockeyed bid to make Iran our chief Middle East partner that produced his 2015 nuke deal, paving Tehran’s path to nuclear weapons even as it sent the regime pallets of cash and hundreds of billions in sanctions relief.
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🔮 Anti-Israel, anti-West lunacy is now mainstream in the Democratic Party, to the point where Schumer, who for decades proclaimed himself Israel’s protector in Congress, is willing to sell out the Jewish state to an unabashed Israel-hater so Dems can hold one Senate seat.
2026-10-21 · New York Post
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Wow: The entire Democratic establishment is rallying behind Abdul El-Sayed, who just called on Americans to “realize that Israel is not our friend.” asserted
Israel → rally → Americans
Indeed, the Michigan Senate candidate is plainly where the whole party is headed on this front. asserted
party → head → front
“The Israeli military has done heinous things,” El-Sayed (falsely) claims — “full war crimes, genocide” — so the Jewish state can never be our ally under any leader. uncertain
state → do → leader
Among those campaigning for him is former President Barack Obama, who similarly smeared Israelis last week, accusing them (also falsely) of stealing Arab land as they founded their nation — a sickening bid to excuse anti-Israel terrorism that parallels El-Sayed’s “hurt people hurt people” excuse for attempted slaughter at a Jewish day school in Michigan. asserted
people → campaign → Michigan
Of course, Obama has been long played to the Israel-hating Third-Worldist crowd; recall his absurd apology tour in his first months in office, as well as the cockeyed bid to make Iran our chief Middle East partner that produced his 2015 nuke deal, paving Tehran’s path to nuclear weapons even as it sent the regime pallets of cash and hundreds of billions in sanctions relief. asserted
it → play → relief
But Sen. Chuck Schumer, who opposed that deal, is also backing El-Sayed; a Chuck-aligned super PAC is sending $30 million to his campaign. asserted
PAC → oppose → campaign
El-Sayed’s sympathies are nothing new: When Israel eliminated Iran’s evil Ayatollah Ali Khamenei this year, he conveyed the sadness “of a lot of people in Dearborn.” asserted
he → eliminate → Dearborn
He’s also opposed the US-Israel war to stop Iran from getting nukes, and blames Israel for (supposedly) pushing President Donald Trump into it. asserted
He → oppose → it
Meanwhile, he excuses antisemitic terror and dodges about his Muslim Brotherhood ties. asserted
he → excuse → ties
Anti-Israel, anti-West lunacy is now mainstream in the Democratic Party, to the point where Schumer, who for decades proclaimed himself Israel’s protector in Congress, is willing to sell out the Jewish state to an unabashed Israel-hater so Dems can hold one Senate seat. asserted
Dems → proclaim → seat
It’s positively perverse: Israel is not America’s enemy; just the opposite — it’s one of our most important allies, sharing absolutely vital intelligence that protects our interests throughout the region. asserted
that → ’ → region
And it’s the front line in the Islamists’ war on civilization: Since Oct. 7, 2023, the Jewish state sacrificed more than 1,300 soldiers in its war against anti-Western jihadis and Iranian Islamists. asserted
state → ’ → jihadis
Across the West, a vast propaganda campaign assailed Israel for its post-Oct. 7 self-defense, piling on the “war crimes” and “genocide” lies — which much of the Democratic Party soon parroted. asserted
much → assail → Party
Democratic “moderates” fudged by pretending Netanyahu is the problem, but now they’re taking the next step by siding with El-Sayed, who says the problem is Israel itself. asserted
problem → fudge → Sayed
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