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A coalition of Michigan Jewish leaders launched a petition calling on Abdul El-Sayed and other political candidates to make baseline commitments on Jewish safety and Israel, or risk losing their support.
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Aaron Navarro
Digital Reporter
Aaron Navarro is a CBS News digital reporter. He covered the 2024 elections and was previously an associate producer for the CBS News political unit in the 2021 and 2022 election cycles.
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Michigan rabbis issue ‘nonnegotiable’ demands for El-Sayed, state Democrats to earn their votes

Michigan rabbis tell El-Sayed to change Israel rhetoric, warn Jews don’t feel safe

Rabbis send 'nonnegotiable' positions to Abdul el Sayed

Rabbis, Jewish leaders, call on Democratic Party for 'nonnegotiable' principles | The Jerusalem Post

Over a dozen Jewish clergy sign letter urging candidates to show they're committed to 'Jewish sovereignty in Israel' and 'Jewish…

Coalition of Michigan Jewish leaders sets five ‘nonnegotiable’ demands, including support for Jewish sovereignty and a two-state…

Soifer called on El-Sayed to “stand with and defend Nessel and other Jewish Democrats,” noting that JDCA would focus its campaign…

Since defeating his pro-Israel primary rival last month, Abdul el Sayed has been trying to make amends with the Jewish community.

Later, El-Sayed devoted a chunk of his speech to ensuring the safety of Michigan’s Jews, still rattled by his equivocal reaction…

Concerns include El-Sayed's refusal to directly answer whether Israel has a right to exist and his willingness to campaign with…