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El-Sayed: ‘You have to’ care for Jewish and Palestinian children | CNN Politics

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November 05, 2026 • 03:00:13 PM
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Michigan Democratic Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed appeared on CNN, where he said he is “committed to the safety of the Jewish community,” emphasized the importance of caring for both Jewish and Palestinian children, and denounced US military aid to Israel.

El-Sayed: ‘You have to’ care for Jewish and Palestinian children | CNN Politics

Michigan Democratic Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed appeared on CNN, where he said he is “committed to the safety of the Jewish community,” emphasized the importance of caring for both Jewish and Palestinian children, and denounced US military aid to Israel.

Michigan Democratic Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed appeared on CNN, where he said he is “committed to the safety of the Jewish community,” emphasized the importance of caring for both Jewish and Palestinian children, and denounced US military aid to Israel.

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