Yousef Rabi, an American politician of Algerian origin who posted 'I love Hamas' on social media, has defeated incumbent Mayor Christopher Taylor in the Democratic primary for Ann Arbor, Michigan, according to journalist Amichai Stein (i24NEWS). Rabi's victory makes him the strong favorite to become the city's mayor in November, as the Jewish community constitutes about 5% of residents.
The Zioneer has previously reported on similar primary results in Washington, DC, and New York, where candidates critical of Israel have advanced. Rabi's campaign, which included an explicit expression of support for the Hamas terror organization, has drawn concern from Jewish community leaders in Ann Arbor, where the Jewish population is about 5%. The general election is scheduled for November, and given the city's strong Democratic lean, Rabi is heavily favored to become the next mayor.
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