Jamaal Bowman

Next up, Cori Bush: After Jamaal Bowman defeat, pro-Israel donors pivot to Missouri

AIPAC texted its followers, after Jamaal Bowman lost in New York, that Missouri Rep. Cori Bush was next.

 US REP. Rashida Tlaib (left) kisses Rep. Cori Bush as they take part in a protest outside the US Capitol in Washington last month, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
 U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) speaks prior to U.S. President Joe Biden delivering remarks on the federal government's debt limit during a visit to SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla in Valhalla, New York, U.S., May 10, 2023.

Congressman Bowman's defeat reveals divisions in Democratic party over Israel policy - editorial

 Rep. Jamaal Bowman speaks during a rally at St. Mary's Park on June 22, 2024 in the Bronx, days before he was defeated in the Democratic primary.

AIPAC spent more than $14M to unseat Jamaal Bowman. Did it have to?

George Latimer speaks during a press conference at the Mount Vernon Democratic headquarters on June 24, 2024.

George Latimer claims victory over Jamaal Bowman in New York Primaries


Jewish Dem groups optimistic Latimer will defeat Bowman in NY race defined by Israel, antisemitism

George Latimer, who entered the race for New York's 16th District following October 7, seeks to oust Jamaal Bowman, who has accused Israel of “genocide," and doubted Hamas sexual violence.

 US Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) speaks to the crowd while he campaigns in the Bronx borough of New York City, US, June 22, 2024.

Anti-Israel activists protest AOC, Bowman primary rally

The activists accused Biden of supporting a supposed genocide in Gaza, and said that Ocasio-Cortez, Bowman, and Sanders had tied themselves to that alleged crime.

 US REPRESENTATIVE Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) at a news conference in Washington this week.

‘Antisemitism is on the ballot': Ahead of Bowman-Latimer primary, say Jewish groups

The Democratic race in this blue district is seen as a bellwether for the clash between centrists who support Israel.

 Volunteers staff the phones in the Westchester Unites office in New Rochelle, New York, June 19, 2024.

'Squad' member Rep. Bowman's past comments on Israel, Jews, conspiracy theories

“There’s still no evidence of beheaded babies or raped women but they [Israel] still keep using the lie for propaganda," said the congressman in November.

 U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) speaks prior to U.S. President Joe Biden delivering remarks on the federal government's debt limit during a visit to SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla in Valhalla, New York, U.S., May 10, 2023.

House Dem. leaders endorse Israel critic Jamaal Bowman after Jewish Dems’ group backs challenger

The endorsement Friday, distributed by Bowman’s campaign, emphasized his local bona fides and did not touch on his condemnations of Israel.

 Democratic congressional nominee Jamaal Bowman delivers remarks in tribute to congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis during an event to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the death of Eric Garner at the National Action Network House of Justice in New York City, July 18, 2020.

Leading Jewish Democratic group endorses Jamaal Bowman’s primary challenger

This week, footage surfaced by Politico showed Bowman at a November rally expressing doubt that Israeli women had been raped on October 7, calling the allegations “propaganda.”

REP. JAMAAL BOWMAN (D-New York) speaks at a watch party in Yonkers, New York, last year.

Jamaal Bowman clip resurfaces: 'No evidence of beheaded babies or raped women'

The congressman, a vocal critic of Israel, made claims in a resurfaced clip from a November protest saying that there is 'no evidence' of Hamas atrocities and Israel using this 'lie.'

 U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) speaks prior to U.S. President Joe Biden delivering remarks on the federal government's debt limit during a visit to SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla in Valhalla, New York, U.S., May 10, 2023.

J Street drops Jamaal Bowman endorsement, saying his rhetoric ‘crossed a line’

Ben-Ami cited the use of the term “genocide”, which Bowman has used multiple times in the months since the war began, as a breaking point.

 Democratic congressional nominee Jamaal Bowman delivers remarks in tribute to congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis during an event to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the death of Eric Garner at the National Action Network House of Justice in New York City, July 18, 2020.

NY Rep. Bowman calls meeting on antisemitism ahead of potential primary

The meeting, which his office called “Healing breakfast: Fighting antisemitism and hate,” will be held at Bowman’s office in White Plains on Monday morning.

 U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) speaks prior to U.S. President Joe Biden delivering remarks on the federal government's debt limit during a visit to SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla in Valhalla, New York, U.S., May 10, 2023.

'Nakba recognition' resolution submitted by Rashida Tlaib, 'squad'

The bill calls to establish an official means for the US to recognize and remember the Nakba —The establishment of Israel and the exodus of Palestinians caused by the 1948 War of Independence.

 ‘THE SQUAD’ – US Reps. Ayanna Pressley (from left), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib hold a news conference on Capitol Hill in 2019

Democratic Socialists of America not expelling Rep. Bowman for Israel trip

The Democratic Socialists of America — which endorses BDS — opted not to expel Rep. Jamaal Bowman for a trip he took to Israel last month with the liberal Israel lobby J Street.

Jamaal Bowman speaks at a watch party as he takes an early lead in the democratic primary for New York's 16th Congressional District in Yonkers, New York, US, June 23, 2020.