McMorrow Suspends Campaign as Michigan Race Splits on Israel

Mallory McMorrow announced at 20:35 IDT July 5 that she is suspending her U.S. Senate campaign in Michigan, and current July 6 Israel-time reporting says the move leaves a direct Democratic primary between Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. AP, Haaretz and Daily Beast say the race now highlights a sharp Israel-policy divide: Stevens is backed by AIPAC and runs as a pro-Israel Democrat, while El-Sayed is supported by leading progressives and has attacked AIPAC's role. McMorrow did not endorse either rival, and early and absentee voting is already underway before the August 4 primary. Diaspora voters and Israel's friends should answer anti-Israel pressure with facts, security solidarity and confident civic organization.