Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a Democrat from New York, expressed his support for the United States to welcome Palestinian refugees from Gaza. In an interview with Yonkers Voice, Bowman emphasized that the U.S. has always been a country that welcomes immigrants and asylum seekers, stating that he fully supports the idea of opening doors to migrants from Gaza. He highlighted the contributions that immigrants make to the U.S. economy and voiced his support for granting amnesty to migrants who have been in the country for some time.
Bowman made headlines in September 2023 for pulling a fire alarm in a House office building. He was also recently tricked by a social media parody account pretending to be the “Chief Rabbi of Gaza.”
His comments come amid anti-Israel protests on college campuses nationwide, with encampments established at various universities. These protests have led to suspensions, arrests, and even the cancellation of graduation ceremonies. Meanwhile, Israel continues its self-defense operation against Hamas in Gaza, where reports of famine in the northern region have emerged.
