Michigan

Michigan Senate hopeful:

'Israeli government just as evil as Hamas'

Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed equates Israel's government with Hamas, calling both "evil" and labeling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal.

FBI:

Michigan attacker 'wanted to kill as many Jews as possible'

FBI classifies the truck-ramming attack on a West Bloomfield, Michigan synagogue as a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism.

Report:

Michigan synagogue attacker’s ex-wife told police he was suicidal

A 911 call reportedly revealed the ex-wife of a man who rammed a Michigan synagogue had warned police he was suicidal hours before the attack.

Following synagogue attack

150 mayors rally behind Jewish community

Nearly 150 US and Canadian mayors condemned the attack on Temple Israel in Michigan and pledged to confront antisemitism.

IDF reveals:

Brother of Michigan terrorist was Hezbollah commander

According to the IDF, Ayman Ghazali's brother, Ibrahim, was responsible for managing weapons operations within a specialized branch of the Badr Unit and was eliminated in an IAF strike.

Following Michigan attack

WJC President warns of growing antisemitic terror threat

World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder condemns attack on Temple Israel in Michigan, calling it part of a larger wave of antisemitic and terror-related acts targeting Western values.

Report:

Michigan attack carried out by Lebanese man seeking revenge

LBCI reports that Ayman Ghazali, a Lebanese man, carried out the attack at Temple Israel in Michigan, seeking revenge for the deaths of his brothers in an IDF strike.

Michigan synagogue attack

'Slander of Jewish people has deadly consequences'

Jewish organizations and leaders condemn rise of antisemitic rhetoric following the attack on a synagogue and preschool in Michigan.

Ramming, shooting attack at Michigan synagogue

Witnesses hear gunshots after vehicle crashes into synagogue in what authorities say is a deliberate attack.

Moving story of a war widow's engagement

A meeting at a Chabad House in Michigan led to the engagement of Naora, the widow of Bechor Swid, who fell on October 7 while defending the town of Shlomit.

Michigan State Chabad vandalized on back-to-back nights

Unknown vandal throws stones at campus Chabad center's windows, returns the following night to leave swastikas and "he's back" graffiti on the doors.

FBI foils ISIS-linked terror plot in Michigan ahead of Halloween

FBI arrests multiple suspects in Michigan over ISIS-linked Halloween terror plot. Officials praise swift action that prevented a potential tragedy. Investigation continues.

Over anti-Israel, antisemitic posts:

Trump’s Muslim ambassador pick faces GOP backlash

Trump nominee for Kuwait ambassador, grilled at confirmation hearing, loses support over Israel views.

Two dead, church torched in Michigan shooting rampage

Gunman rams a truck into a Michigan church, opens fire during Sunday service, and sets it ablaze. Two killed, several injured, suspect shot dead by police. OU: We stand together with all Americans against hate.

Shi'ites in US streets:

Procession of 40,000 Shi'ite Muslims in Michigan

40,000 people join Arbaeen procession in Dearborn, Michigan, the heart of the largest Shiite community in the US, which was heavily secured and widely covered in US and international media.

Michigan:

Walmart stabbing suspect charged with terrorism

Michigan man charged with terrorism after randomly stabbing 11 people at a Walmart in Traverse City. All victims are expected to survive.

Suspect in custody

Eleven wounded in brutal Michigan Walmart attack

Stabbing rampage at a Michigan Walmart leaves 11 injured, with six in critical condition. Authorities confirm the attack was random, and a suspect is in custody.

Michigan:

Man pleads guilty after threatening Jews, trying to buy guns

Hassan Chokr yelled antisemitic threats at parents near a synagogue, then tried to buy firearms for 'God’s wrath'; he now faces up to 15 years in prison.

FBI foils ISIS terror plot at army base

Former National Guardsman allegedly planned mass shooting at Detroit Arsenal, provided tactical support to undercover agents posing as ISIS operatives.

U. of Michigan:

Landmark painted in tribute to Bibas family defaced

'The Rock' which had been painted orange with the names of the murdered mother and sons, was defaced with the words 'free Palestine.'

Michigan:

Sen. Slotkin: 'No place' for anti-Jewish comments in our politics

Chorus of Michigan politicians condemns state Democratic chair candidate for saying, ‘This is not the Jewish party.’

For the third time:

Michigan: Jewish attorney targeted with antisemitic vandalism

Jewish U of Michigan official Jordan Acker targeted with pro-Palestinian vandalism at home.

Michigan:

Nazi flags waved near Anne Frank production

Demonstrators with Nazi flags target a Michigan production of ‘The Diary of Anne Frank.’

The irony of Michigan

President Trump’s winning Michigan is a compelling irony in a landslide victory and a stunning rebuke to Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party. Opinion.

Michigan: Jewish Democrat wins swing district Senate race

Elissa Slotkin, centrist Jewish Democrat, wins tight Michigan Senate race.

Harris in Michigan:

'I'll do everything in my power to achieve a two-state solution'

Democratic presidential nominee speaks in Michigan two days before election day: We need to end the war, and we need to get the hostages out.

Harris to anti-Israel protester:

'We must end that war'

Democratic presidential nominee responds when interrupted by pro-Palestinian Arab protester during a campaign stop in Michigan: We must end the war and bring the hostages home, but now I am speaking about 2024.

Michigan: Suspect in robbery of rabbi's home arrested

Suspect arrested in U of Michigan rabbi’s home robbery, with no evidence of antisemitic intent.

Michigan AG: Rashida Tlaib’s criticism is ‘antisemitic’

Michigan AG Dana Nessel condemns cartoon of Rashida Tlaib with exploding pager as she files charges against 11 pro-Palestinian protesters involved in antisemitic and anti-Zionist campus protests.

U of Michigan condemns assault of Jewish student on campus

'Antisemitism is in direct conflict with the university’s deeply held values,' University of Michigan's President Santa Ono says following assault on Jewish student.

University of Michigan:

Jewish student beaten after answering 'yes' to, 'Are you Jewish?'

Jewish teen beaten by group of men after responding in the affirmative to a question regarding his Jewishness; police call for witnesses to come forward.

The group behind ads touting Doug Emhoff's Jewish heritage

Republican PAC blankets Michigan with ads touting Kamala Harris’ pro-Israel credentials.

Detroit:

Staff at kosher restaurant walk out to protest 'Zionist' owner

A Jewish bagel shop in Detroit closes after staff walk out on new ‘Zionist’ owner.

Trump:

'I took a bullet for democracy'

Former President holds first rally since assassination attempt: They keep saying he's a threat to democracy...last week I took a bullet for democracy.

Watch:

Trump slips up on key ally's name

The former president accidentally referred to Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) as 'Ronny Johnson' during a speech in Michigan.

Anti-Israel graffiti in Michigan probed as hate crime

Pro-Palestinian Arab graffiti spray-painted on the exterior of University of Michigan regent's law firm is being investigated as a hate crime.

Bill Maher:

'Death to America' Dearborn rally crosses a Rubicon

“Real Time” host reacts to chants of 'Death to America' at anti-Israel Al Quds Day rally in Michigan.

U. of Michigan:

Naftali Bennett address moved online over security concerns

Former Israeli PM addresses students online after campus event canceled due to threats by anti-Israel and pro-Hamas activists. Tickets bought under names such as 'kill Jews.'

White House condemns 'death to America' Dearborn rally

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says President Biden condemns all violent rhetoric when asked about anti-America, anti-Israel rally in Michigan, does not say Biden will condemn it himself.

Islamic Dearborn, Michigan will decide America's next president

Biden needs Michigan, desperately, and so he will do anything to satisfy Tlaib and her flock. For this man with no honor, no decency, all that counts is winning, whatever the cost. Opinion.

'Death to Israel, death to America' chanted at Dearborn rally

Calls for destruction of Israel and the US made by speakers and demonstrators at Al Quds Day rally in Michigan.

Michigan rep. calls for Gaza war to end 'like Hiroshima'

'The quicker these wars end, the fewer innocent lives will be caught in the crossfire,' Michigan Rep. Tim Walberg says.

2024 US elections:

Trump, Biden win Michigan primaries

US networks project that Donald Trump has won the Michigan Republican primary, while Biden won Michigan for the Democrats, despite resistance by some Arab American Democrats.

Michigan man convicted over synagogue vandalism

Federal jury convicts 23-year-old for defacing one of Michigan’s oldest synagogues with a swastika and other graffiti in 2019.

Anti-Israel protestors start brawl at Democrat Christmas party

Woman hospitalized after anti-Israel activists invade Michigan Democratic party celebration, activists target Congressman's home at 3 am.

'Nazis' spraypainted on home of prominent Jewish US diplomat

The vacation home of US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel was defaced in what would appear to be an antisemitic incident.

U of Michigan:

Team removes hockey player implicated in anti-LGBT vandalism

Hockey player removed from U of Michigan team after vandalism outside Jewish center.

Michigan Democrat apologizes for Israel visit

Senator Sylvia Santana apologizes for her recent visit to Israel after it caused an uproar among her Arab and Muslim constituents.

Report:

Rep. Tlaib participated in anti-Israel art exhibit

The Michigan Democrat has a history of anti-Israeli statements and recently boycotted Herzog's Congress speech.

Michigan passes bill to criminalize 'misgendering'

A bill passed by the state legislature could make using the wrong pronouns punishable by a fine of up to $10,000.

Man charged with 2019 defacing of Michigan synagogue

23-year-old indicted in connection with swastika that was sprayed on Hancock synagogue.

Michigan:

FBI arrests 19 year old who planned mass shooting in a synagogue

FBI says that the neo-Nazi teen planned a mass shooting at a Michigan synagogue.

Michigan city targeted with antisemitic flyers

Flyers from notorious hate group Goyim Defense League found on residential driveways in Novi, Michigan.

Detroit area synagogue defaced with swastika

After latest incident, Jewish leaders and politicians decry recent spree of antisemitic vandalism in Detroit.

Michigan high school sued for scheduling graduation on Shavuot

Jewish student accuses school of violating her rights, after family spent years working with district on accommodating Jewish holidays.

Michigan GOP under fire for tweet tying gun reform to Holocaust

Republican Jewish Coalition CEO says the tweet “is absolutely inappropriate and offensive and should be taken down immediately.”

Michigan school apologizes:

Pro-Palestinian speaker goes on hateful rant at diversity event

Bloomfield Hills High School issues apology after speaker refuses to stick to agreed upon topic, goes on offensive rant against Israel.

Michigan:

Man who threatened to kill Jewish AG indicted for hate crime

Suspect arrested by FBI after threatening on social media to kill Jewish officials unless they left the state.

Michigan man who threatened to kill Jewish officials arrested

FBI takes man into custody who tweeted about killing Jewish attorney general and other Jews in Michigan's government.

3 dead, 5 injured in shooting at Michigan State University

The suspect is still at large, people on campus ordered to shelter in place.