Israeli Offensive in Lebanon Intensifies Democratic Rift in Michigan

Anger rises among Michigan's Arab American community over U.S. arms shipments to Israel amid escalating Middle East conflict.

Over 1,000 people attended a rally in Dearborn, Michigan, protesting Israeli actions in Lebanon that have killed 600 people.
Dearborn's Mayor Abdullah Hammoud, a key Democratic figure, criticized Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden for supporting Israel.
Harris and Trump are both courting Arab American voters, with Trump recently receiving an endorsement from Hamtramck's Muslim mayor.
The conflict has caused significant civilian casualties, with Israel's offensive in Gaza resulting in over 41,000 Palestinian deaths.
Michigan's Arab American community, particularly those of Lebanese descent, is pivotal in the upcoming presidential election, potentially influencing its outcome.