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First Palestinian American elected in New York talks to Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera · 2026-11-11

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• What happened: First Palestinian American elected in New York talks to Al Jazeera First Palestinian American elected in New York talks to Al Jazeera Aber Kawas, the first Palestinian American elected in New York state, says Gaza and the affordability crisis pushed her into politics. Backed by a grassroots campaign and NYC Mayor Zohra... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

First Palestinian American elected in New York talks to Al Jazeera

Aber Kawas, the first Palestinian American elected in New York state, says Gaza and the affordability crisis pushed her into politics. Backed by a grassroots campaign and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the state senator-elect now aims to tackle the cost of living.

Source: Al Jazeera
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