Adam Hamawy, Egyptian-American who volunteered in Gaza, wins US House race

“Adam Hamawy, Egyptian-American who volunteered in Gaza, wins US House race”

Adam Hamawy, an Egyptian-American Democrat who volunteered as a surgeon in Gaza during Israel's war there, is projected to win a seat in Congress for New Jersey, defeating Republican Gregg Mele. As of writing, Mr Hamawy had received 74 per cent of the vote, according to AP, which called the race on Tuesday evening. Born in Egypt , Mr Hamawy moved to Old Bridge Township, New Jersey, with his family when he was a baby. The former combat surgeon with the army, who served during the Iraq war , is…