Westchester County Executive George Latimer cites support for Israel in decision to run against Rep. Jamaal Bowman
NEW YORK -- Westchester County Executive George Latimer will formally announce Wednesday plans to challenge Congressman Jamaal Bowman in a Democratic Primary next year.
Latimer said support for Israel is a big factor in the major political decision.
Bowman has been criticized for calling for a cease-fire in Gaza, and pro-Israel committees are pledging to spend millions to help Latimer win.
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Bowman has accused Israel of war crimes, even as he condemned Hamas for the October 7 attack.
His district contains all of southern Westchester and a sliver of the northern Bronx.
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