Blind Sheikh
Coverage of Blind Sheikh in the Nexus archive.
- 9/11 families push to ban Mamdani from 25th anniversary remembrance over 'hostile' record
Families of 9/11 victims are urging organizers to bar New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani from attending the 25th anniversary remembrance, citing his public positions and associations, including reluctance to condemn certain phrases and ties to controversial figures like an imam linked to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. They also reference his father's book that downplayed suicide bombers and drew comparisons between the U.S. and Al Qaeda.
- Former Gaza surgeon and staunch Israel critic wins NJ Democratic US House primary
Adam Hamawy, a Gaza surgeon and Israel critic, won the NJ Democratic US House primary by 12 points despite scrutiny over ties to 'Blind Sheikh' terror convict. He is expected to serve in Congress after November's vote.
- ‘Squad’-backed NJ Democrat who volunteered with Al Qaeda-linked group wins primary to replace Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
A New Jersey Democrat supported by the 'Squad' won a primary to replace Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman despite scrutiny over his past internship with an Al Qaeda-linked group and association with the 'Blind Sheikh.'
- Anti-Israel NJ candidate facing scrutiny over ‘Blind Sheikh’ ties says he condemns antisemitism
Adam Hamawy, a New Jersey candidate for US Congress, faces scrutiny over alleged ties to the 'Blind Sheikh' and his opposition to Israel's Iron Dome. He claims the safety of Muslims and Jews is 'intertwined' and condemns antisemitism.