Palestinian American senator-elect Aber Kawas says Gaza and affordability in New York drove her into politics.
First Palestinian American elected in New York talks to Al Jazeera Aber Kawas, the first Palestinian American elected in New York state, says Gaza and the affordability crisis pushed her into politics. Backed by a grassroots campaign and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the state senator-elect now aims to tackle the cost of living.
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