Jamaal Bowman

AIPAC ads against pro-Israel New Jersey candidate open to conditions for US aid backfires

“We are going to have a focus on stopping candidates who are detractors of Israel or who want to put conditions on aid,” Patrick Dorton, a spokesperson for the United Democracy Project, said.

DEMOCRATIC INCUMBENT Representative Tom Malinowski participates in a get out the vote event ahead of next month’s midterm elections on October 29, 2022 in Rahway, New Jersey.
 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.

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

 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?


'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.

Squad member Jamaal Bowman meets Israeli FM Yair Lapid

One of the six-member “Squad," Jamaal Bowman, is currently on a tour of the country with a liberal pro-Israel group and met with its foreign minister, Yair Lapid.

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

Antisemitism must be met with a strong Judeo-Christian alliance - opinion

Incidentally, strengthening the Judeo-Christian alliance begins in school.

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

Rep. Jamaal Bowman to NY newspaper: 'I am in full support of Israel'

Bowman added that he is "also in full support of the human rights of the Palestinian people."

Jamaal Bowman, above, is challenging longtime congressman Eliot Engel for his House seat

Jamaal Bowman declared victor against Eliot Engel

In the final count released Friday, Bowman bested Engel by a solid 15 points, 55-40.

Jamaal Bowman, above, is challenging longtime congressman Eliot Engel for his House seat

Eliot Engel: Israel lost a key ally on Capitol Hill - analysis

Engel's absence in Washington will be missed by Jerusalem.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets with US Reps. Ed Royce (left) and Eliot Engel.

Jamaal Bowman declares victory in NY congressional race

The former middle school principal leads incumbent Rep. Eliot Engel two-to-one, but the mail-in votes have not been counted.

Jamaal Bowman, above, is challenging longtime congressman Eliot Engel for his House seat

Eliot Engel asks pro-Israel PAC to take down its ad slamming his opponent

The Democratic Majority for Israel PAC came under fire this week for running an ad in the district showing that Jamaal Bowman failed in the past to pay his taxes.

Rep. Eliot Engel walks past journalists as he arrives for a House Democratic Caucus meeting in the basement of the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 14, 2020

Jamaal Bowman’s Israel policy is too questionable for me - opinion

I am alarmed that he made no mention of the threats facing Israel, including murderous acts that have not even spared our own district.

Jamaal Bowman, above, is challenging longtime congressman Eliot Engel for his House seat