 It has always been about equality. Bowman is a leading critic in Congress about the war in Gaza, along with other progressive Democrats who've called for an immediate ceasefire. When he doubted claims that Israeli women were raped during the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel, Bowman faced allegations of anti-Semitism. He pushed back strongly and later condemned sexual violence in all its forms. For NPR News, I'm Steve Kastenbaum in New York.