‘Squad’-backed NJ Democrat who volunteered with Al Qaeda-linked group wins primary to replace Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
Adam Hamawy, a former combat surgeon and critic of Israel, won the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman in New Jersey. His past involvement with an Al Qaeda-linked group has raised concerns, although he has not faced any charges related to terrorism. Hamawy received endorsements from prominent progressive figures, including members of the 'Squad' and Bernie Sanders.
- ▪Adam Hamawy won the Democratic primary for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District.
- ▪He has been criticized for his past work with the Benevolence International Foundation, which was linked to terrorist activities.
- ▪Hamawy was endorsed by progressive leaders, including members of the 'Squad' and Bernie Sanders.
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Politics ‘Squad’-backed NJ Democrat who volunteered with Al Qaeda-linked group wins primary to replace Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman By Victor Nava Published June 2, 2026, 9:47 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Adam Hamawy, an Egypt-born former combat surgeon who once volunteered with an Al Qaeda-linked group in Bosnia, emerged victorious Tuesday in the Democratic primary for retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman’s (D-NJ) seat. Hamawy — a staunch critic of Israel who was endorsed by “Squad” Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), and Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), as well as socialist Sen.
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