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New Jersey Candidate Sue Altman Critiques Opponent's Israel Stance

4/22/2026

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Sue Altman, a congressional candidate in New Jersey, accuses Adam Hamawy, her opponent, of "cheerleading" for Israeli children's deaths in comments on Israel's Iron Dome.
Hamawy, a Gaza hospital worker, argues that the Iron Dome lets Israel avoid war consequences.
Altman has shifted her stance on Israel and does not endorse a full arms embargo.
Altman now supports conditions on U.S. aid and backs a two-state solution.

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Sue Altman, a congressional candidate in New Jersey, accuses Adam Hamawy, her opponent, of "cheerleading" for Israeli children's deaths in comments on Israel's Iron Dome.
Hamawy, a Gaza hospital worker, argues that the Iron Dome lets Israel avoid war consequences.
Altman has shifted her stance on Israel and does not endorse a full arms embargo.
Altman now supports conditions on U.S. aid and backs a two-state solution.