Jewish News Today: El-Sayed Distances Himself From Hasan Piker as Montreal Passes Palestinian Solidarity Motion
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed distanced himself from streamer Hasan Piker, one of his strongest supporters, as Democrats condemned Piker's remarks. Montreal's city council passed a Palestinian solidarity motion after removing a clause calling for cutting ties with Israel, and a report highlighted the breast cancer risk facing some Sephardi and Mizrahi women.
El-Sayed Seeks Distance From Piker
Abdul El-Sayed took the unusual step of distancing himself from influential streamer Hasan Piker, one of his strongest supporters, as Democrats condemned Piker's remarks, JTA reported.
Montreal Passes Amended Motion
Montreal passed a motion of solidarity with Palestinians after removing a clause that called for severing institutional and diplomatic ties with Israel, JTA reported.
Breast Cancer Risk Among Sephardi and Mizrahi Women
Sephardi and Mizrahi Jewish women, including members of New York's Persian Jewish community, may face a greater breast cancer risk than many realise, JTA reported.
