Fiery Michigan Senate Debate Clashes Over Israel and Iran

In Michigan's final Senate debate, Republican Mike Rogers attacked Democratic rival Abdul El-Sayed over Middle East policy and relations with Jewish voters.

Two weeks before the US midterm elections, Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers and Democratic rival Abdul El-Sayed clashed in sharp exchanges, Walla and The Jerusalem Post reported. The debate centered on issues concerning Israel, Iran, Hamas, and the Muslim Brotherhood.

During the debate, Rogers confronted El-Sayed over whether he stands with the United States or with terrorist organizations. In his closing statement, Rogers claimed that Jewish voters are "literally afraid" of El-Sayed, asserting that Democratic constituencies, including Jews, are defecting to his campaign because they view his opponent as too extreme.