US Senator-elect for Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed, has renewed his sharp criticism of Israeli policy in the Palestinian territories, asserting that what is happening in the Gaza Strip constitutes genocide, and condemning what he described as the American political silence in calling these violations by their true names.
During a television interview on Thursday, November 5, 2026, El-Sayed stated that the discourse continues to revolve around apartheid in the West Bank and genocide in Gaza, yet many refuse to acknowledge this publicly, criticizing the pressure exerted on those who oppose US military support for Israel.
The Democratic politician, who became the first Muslim elected to the US Senate following his victory in the November 3 elections, emphasized that taxpayer money should be directed toward improving education, healthcare, and infrastructure within the United States, rather than funding foreign wars and military operations.
El-Sayed reaffirmed his opposition to the continued sale of US weapons to Israel, arguing that opposing the military policies of the Israeli government does not equate to antisemitism, and that defending the lives of Palestinian children is not inconsistent with protecting Israeli civilians.
His remarks carry particular political significance as he enters the Senate, amid escalating debate within the United States regarding military aid to Israel and American responsibility for the continuation of the war and its humanitarian consequences.
El-Sayed's position reflects the presence of American political voices demanding a review of the military relationship with Israel and calling for it to be held to the standards of human rights and international law, at a time when the Israeli government continues to reject the accusations of genocide leveled against it.
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