NJ-12 candidate Adam Hamawy decries antisemitism amid scrutiny of his Israel views
Adam Hamawy, a candidate for NJ-12, has spoken out against antisemitism while facing scrutiny regarding his views on Israel. He expressed empathy for those who experience bigotry and questioned loyalty to the country. Hamawy's statement highlights the intersection of his identity as a Muslim and the challenges of political discourse.
- ▪Adam Hamawy is a candidate for NJ-12.
- ▪He has faced scrutiny over his views on Israel.
- ▪Hamawy has publicly decried antisemitism and expressed empathy for those facing bigotry.
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NJ-12 candidate Adam Hamawy decries antisemitism amid scrutiny of his Israel views“As a Muslim, I understand what it feels like to face bigotry, to feel unsafe in your community and to have your loyalty to this country questioned,” Hamawy said in a statement he sent to JTA.Follow us on GoogleDr. Adam Hamawy speaks during an AFP interview after meetings at the White House and on Capitol Hill, in Washington D.C., June 14, 2024. (photo credit: DREW ANGERER/AFP via Getty Images)
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