Ilhan Omar-Backed New Jersey Democrat Congressional Candidate Reportedly Volunteered For Al-Qaida Affiliate
Adam Hamawy, a Democratic congressional candidate in New Jersey, has faced scrutiny for his past involvement with an Al-Qaida-linked nonprofit. He volunteered for the Benevolence International Foundation in the 1990s, which was later identified as a funding source for Al-Qaida. Hamawy has received endorsements from prominent Democrats despite his controversial associations.
- ▪Adam Hamawy worked for the Benevolence International Foundation, which was linked to Al-Qaida.
- ▪He has received endorsements from high-profile Democrats including Ilhan Omar and Bernie Sanders.
- ▪Hamawy previously faced criticism for his association with convicted terrorist mastermind Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman.
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Politics Ilhan Omar-Backed New Jersey Democrat Congressional Candidate Reportedly Volunteered For Al-Qaida Affiliate Photo by Drew Angerer/AFP via Getty Images Hudson Crozier DCNF Crime and Extremism Reporter May 27, 2026 11:56 AM ET May 27, 2026 11:56 AM ET Hudson Crozier DCNF Crime and Extremism Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); New Jersey Democratic House candidate Adam Hamawy worked for an Al-Qaida-linked nonprofit in the 1990s before international…
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