Who is Adam Hamawy? Doctor who served in Gaza is on the path to US Congress
Summary
Adam Hamawy, a plastic surgeon and army veteran, won the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District and will compete in the November midterm election. He has firsthand experience providing medical help in Gaza and wants to use his role in Congress to influence U.S. policy on the conflict and military aid to Israel.Key Facts
- Adam Hamawy is a plastic surgeon and army veteran originally from Egypt.
- He won the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, a solidly Democratic area.
- Hamawy will face Republican Gregg Mele in the November 3 midterm election.
- He worked on medical missions in Gaza and other conflict zones like Bosnia, Sudan, Haiti, Lebanon, and Syria.
- Hamawy spoke to lawmakers about the Gaza conflict based on his personal experience.
- Some lawmakers reacted by opposing the war, while others avoided meeting him or stayed silent.
- The U.S. Congress controls military aid given to Israel, which affects Palestinians in Gaza.
- No sitting member of Congress has visited Gaza in recent years, largely due to access restrictions.
- Since 2020, U.S. support for Palestinian aid groups like UNRWA and USAID has been reduced.
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