Democratic primary debate for New York district gets heated over Israel-Hamas war

In a heated debate in a New York Democratic primary on Monday night, Rep. Jamaal Bowman attacked his primary challenger, George Latimer, over receiving funding from pro-Israel donors. Bowman also accused Israel of an “onslaught against innocent civilians.” Latimer staked out a centrist pro-Israel position, demanding the release of hostages held by Hamas as part of a ceasefire, and condemning some chants by pro-Palestinian student protesters as hate speech. He said Palestinian terror was to blame for the conflict. Latimer also took shots at Bowman, accusing him of taking a...