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Jewish Senator Who Criticized Israel Wins San Francisco Congressional Seat
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Jewish Senator Scott Wiener won a congressional race in San Francisco, succeeding retiring Representative Nancy Pelosi. Wiener had previously faced controversy for accusing Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza. He supports halting offensive weapons sales to Israel but opposes cutting U.S. ties. Wiener, an LGBTQ rights advocate, defeated Connie Chan with support from J Street.
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- Jewish Senator Scott Wiener won a congressional race in San Francisco's 11th district.
- Wiener previously accused Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza, sparking controversy.
- He will replace retiring Representative Nancy Pelosi after nearly 40 years in Congress.
- Wiener supports halting offensive weapons sales to Israel but opposes severing U.S. ties.
- He received support from the liberal Jewish lobby J Street.
- Wiener is an openly gay advocate for LGBTQ rights.
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