First Palestinian Elected to State Celebrates With Palestinian Flag, Forgets American Flag

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Socialist Democratic nominee Aber Kawas defeated Republican nominee Han-Khon To in New York’s 12th State Senate District on Tuesday, becoming the first Palestinian American elected to the state legislature. Kawas celebrated her victory in an X post, declaring, “We made history” alongside a Palestinian flag emoji, with no American flag included in the message.

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As a child, her father was deported by immigration and customs enforcement (ICE), which she claims shaped her political worldview, per Kawas’ campaign website.

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