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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 560

Jamaal Bowman

Rep. Jamaal Bowman (left) speaks during a primary-night watch party in Yonkers, New York (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) and Westchester County Executive George Latimer speaks at an election night party in White Plains, New York (AP Photo/Jeenah Moon), June 25, 2024.
June 26, 2024, 9:56 am
Congressman Bowman, who accused Israel of genocide, ousted in closely watched NY primary
Lawmaker attacks AIPAC after defeat, says public should be ‘outraged’ that group spent ‘$20 million to brainwash people’ against him; result marks 1st time member of Squad unseated
By Luke Tress
Anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian protestors demonstrate at a rally for Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) at St. Mary's Park on June 22, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (David Dee Delgado/GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP)
June 25, 2024, 4:16 pm
Not just Bowman and Congress: Israel-Hamas war also impacting NYC local races
Progressive candidates standing in Democratic primaries across the city’s 5 boroughs link criticism of Israel to local issues, from police brutality to state tax law
By Luke Tress
US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (L), Democrat of New York; US Independent Senator Bernie Sanders (C) from Vermont and US Representative Jamaal Bowman, Democrat of New York, attend a 'Get Out The Vote' rally on the weekend before the Democratic Primary in New York, June 22, 2024. (Yuki IWAMURA / AFP)
June 23, 2024, 7:56 am
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez slam AIPAC funding of rival at Bowman rally in NYC
New York’s 16th District Congressman says opponent George Latimer and US-Israel lobby group are ‘destroying our democracy’; war on Hamas a key talking point
By Luke Tress
File: Rep. Jamaal Bowman at SUNY Westchester Community College, May 10, 2023, in Valhalla, New York (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
June 22, 2024, 7:21 pm
AIPAC leads unprecedented $14.5 million campaign against Bowman in NY primary
Squad member who accused Jerusalem of genocide will face off against Israel supporter George Latimer in the Democratic primary on Tuesday
By ToI Staff
Religious leaders place their hands on Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Democrat of New York, while praying for him during a campaign stop in White Plains, New York, June 11, 2024. (AP/Ted Shaffrey)
June 22, 2024, 11:30 am
New York primary emerges as a litmus test of Israel’s role in the Democratic party
Centrist George Latimer’s challenge to incumbent and outspoken Israel critic Jamaal Bowman attracts criticism from progressives over big money from pro-Israel lobbies, GOP donors
By Ron Kampeas
Volunteers staff the phones in the Westchester Unites office in New Rochelle, New York, June 19, 2024. (Luke Tress/ JTA)
June 21, 2024, 1:37 pm
Jewish get-out-the-vote effort seeks to unseat Israel critic Jamaal Bowman in NY primary
The June 25 vote reflects a contest between moderate Democrats who support Israel and progressives like the congressman who has cast doubt on reports of Hamas’s sexual violence
By Luke Tress
Composite photo: Rep. Jamaal Bowman (left), a New York Democrat at a campaign stop in White Plains, New York, on June 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey); Westchester County Executive George Latimer speaks in White Plains, New York, March 20, 2023. (Tania Savanna/The Journal News via AP)
June 13, 2024, 7:40 pm
Israel-Hamas war emerges as key issue in pivotal New York Democratic primary race
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a progressive who has accused Israel of genocide, faces pro-Israel centrist George Latimer, who has received backing of Jewish leaders, Hillary Clinton
By AP
Rep. Jamaal Bowman Democrat-New York speaks during a news conference on the creation of the Congressional Hip Hop Task Force on Capitol Hill in Washington, February 14, 2024. (Jose Luis Magana/AP)
May 14, 2024, 5:14 pm
Democratic primary debate for New York district gets heated over Israel-Hamas war
Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer exchange angry words about conflict in Gaza Strip, domestic issues
By Luke Tress
File: Rep. Jamaal Bowman at SUNY Westchester Community College, May 10, 2023, in Valhalla, New York (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
March 30, 2024, 1:43 am
Dem leaders endorse Israel critic Jamaal Bowman after Jewish legislators back rival
The Squad member has accused Israel of ‘genocide’ in its war against Hamas in Gaza, previously asserted evidence and testimony of Hamas rapes during Oct. 7 attacks was ‘propaganda’
By Ron Kampeas
Sen. George Latimer during a joint legislative budget hearing on education on Jan. 28, 2014, in Albany, New York (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
March 29, 2024, 1:13 pm
Jewish Democratic group endorses primary challenger to NY Rep. Jamaal Bowman
Jewish Democratic Council of America and AIPAC have both endorsed bid by George Latimer, as incumbent walks back remarks that claims of Hamas sex abuse were ‘propaganda’
By Luke Tress
Rep. Jamaal Bowman cries at a vigil outside the White House to demand that US President Joe Biden call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, November 29, 2023. (Nathan Howard/AP Photo)
January 30, 2024, 9:33 am
J Street pulls Jamaal Bowman endorsement over anti-Israel rhetoric since October 7
Left-wing lobby group says Democratic New York Congressman, seeking reelection, has ‘crossed the line’ with his ‘framing and approach,’ including genocide accusation
By New York Jewish Week via JTA and ToI Staff
File: Rep. Jamaal Bowman at SUNY Westchester Community College, May 10, 2023, in Valhalla, New York (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
December 7, 2023, 4:26 pm
US lawmakers to vote on Bowman censure for pulling fire alarm in House office building
Progressive Democratic congressman says he’s already been held accountable for his actions; he faces primary challenge over stance on Israel-Hamas war
By Agencies
Rep. Jamaal Bowman from left, speaks alongside, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Rep. Jonathan Jackson and Rep. Cori Bush during a vigil with state legislators and faith leaders currently on hunger strike outside the White House to demand that US President Joe Biden call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza on November 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)
December 7, 2023, 4:26 pm
Bowman faces US Congress challenge after drawing fire over stance on Israel-Hamas war
George Latimer announces candidacy after visiting Israel, says progressive lawmaker ‘making news for all the wrong reasons’
By Luke Tress
Rep. Cori Bush, a Missouri Democrat (right), speaks as Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a Michigan Democrat, embraces her during a demonstration calling for an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza near the Capitol in Washington, October 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades)
November 5, 2023, 1:03 pm
Democrat critics of Israel could face primary challenges over stance on war
Alternate candidates emerging to run against Congress members seen as unfairly critical of Israel or insufficiently critical of Hamas since October 7 massacre
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Democratic Representative Jamaal Bowman of New York listens to fellow speakers before US President Joe Biden speaks during an event at SUNY Westchester Community College, May 10, 2023, in Valhalla, New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
November 4, 2023, 5:11 am
NY Dem seeks meeting with Jewish voters as his stance on Israel-Hamas war criticized
Facing potential primary, Jamaal Bowman invites constituents to sit-down on antisemitism that rabbi says no one will attend: ‘The relationship with him has hit rock bottom’
By Luke Tress
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