Running for New York State Senate

You have no idea how bad things are here.

NYC Councilwoman Vickie Paladino

Palestinian activist Aber Kawas is running for NY State Senate.

She’s said 9/11 was America’s fault due to “capitalism, racism, white supremacy, and Islamophobia,” is endorsed by NYC DSA and Zohran Mamdani, and has worn a Hamas headband.

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— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) April 1, 2026