Rep. Jamaal Bowman walked back claims he made in November that reports of rapes committed by Hamas terrorists were Israeli 'propaganda.' He now condemns the acts of rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas, citing a United Nations report.
Key Points
Bowman initially called reports of rape by Hamas 'propaganda' but later retracted those statements
A United Nations report confirmed the acts of rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas
Bowman is facing a serious primary challenger who is targeting his stance on Israel
Pros
Rep. Bowman clarified his stance and condemned acts of rape and sexual violence by Hamas
He voted yes on Resolution 966, which officially condemns the acts committed by Hamas
Cons
Rep. Bowman faced criticism for his initial remarks and lost support from a progressive pro-Israel group