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A hidden-camera investigation sparked controversy in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary over claims involving Hamas and foreign donations tied to an activist supporting candidate Abdul El-Sayed, whose campaign rejected the allegations. Rival candidate Mike Rogers called El-Sayed 'anti-Jew' and told JTA that Israel is 'the best ally we have in the Middle East,' prompting debate over whether Michigan's Jewish community agrees. El-Sayed, a vocal Israel critic, has said Israel is 'not an ally' and 'not actually our friend,' comparing the Jewish state to a friend who pits allies against each other, as the race becomes a flashpoint in the broader US political debate over Israel and Gaza.