NY-16: Jewish Democratic group backs George Latimer over Rep. Jamaal Bowman [View all]

A prominent national Jewish Democratic group Thursday endorsed Westchester County Executive George Latimer’s primary challenge to Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a key critic of Israel and the war in Gaza.

The Jewish Democratic Council of America cites Latimer’s “decades of support for the Jewish community and allyship” on a variety of liberal causes as well as support for Israel in backing him for the Democratic nomination in Bowman’s 16th District.

“George Latimer resolutely stands behind our community when challenging moments arise, including the current one,” said Susie Stern, the group’s chairwoman.

The group avoided mentioning Bowman, who has been harsh critic of Israel and has called for an end to the Gaza war and negotiations for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.


https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/03/28/jewish-democratic-group-backs-george-latimer-over-rep-jamaal-bowman/