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Gaza volunteer Adam Hamawy wins historic US Congress seat

Al Jazeera · 2026-11-04

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• What happened: Gaza volunteer Adam Hamawy wins historic US Congress seat Gaza volunteer Adam Hamawy wins historic US Congress seat Egyptian-American surgeon Adam Hamawy has won New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, becoming the state’s first Muslim member of Congress. A former US Army combat surgeon, he volunteered in Gaza and sa... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

Gaza volunteer Adam Hamawy wins historic US Congress seat

Egyptian-American surgeon Adam Hamawy has won New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, becoming the state’s first Muslim member of Congress. A former US Army combat surgeon, he volunteered in Gaza and says what he witnessed there pushed him into politics.

Source: Al Jazeera
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