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Another Jihadist Wins in NY

Aber Kawas, a Palestinian-American activist backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)

Aber Kawas, a Palestinian-American activist backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), has won New York's 12th State Senate District in Queens, becoming the first Palestinian-American and Muslim woman elected to the New York State Legislature.

Kawas, an ally of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has been an outspoken critic of Israel and helped develop the controversial "Not on Our Dime!" legislation targeting New York-based nonprofits accused of supporting Israeli settlements. She defeated Republican Han Khon To in Tuesday's election.

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