The Council on American-Islamic Relations announced on Oct. 18 that it plans to give an award to outgoing Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.), who lost his primary in June for New York’s 16th Congressional District.
A frequent critic of Israel, Bowman is slated to receive CAIR’s 2024 Champion of Justice award on Nov. 22, when he is also scheduled to deliver a keynote at the group’s 30th anniversary gala.
CAIR, which blamed Israel for being attacked by Hamas and Palestinian terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023, said the congressman “has dedicated his time in Congress to advocating for racial justice, civil rights, economic fairness and a just foreign policy, including in the Middle East.”
“He was one of the first members of Congress with the moral courage to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and has consistently condemned the Israeli government’s genocidal attacks on the Palestinian people,” CAIR said. “AIPAC spent more than $14 million to silence his voice. In response, Rep. Bowman vowed to continue advocating for the liberation of Palestine.”
