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New Jersey Democratic congressman Bill Pascrell is under fire for supporting a Muslim cleric who was convicted in Israel of having ties to the terror group Hamas and who believes Israel's creation was "the greatest disaster which occurred on the face of the Earth."
At issue is the veteran lawmaker's longtime association with Imam Mohammad Qatanani, a prominent New Jersey spiritual leader who is battling the federal government as it attempts to deport him for allegedly lying about his ties to Hamas.
Pascrell has defended Qatanani, helping him to remain in the U.S. despite the imam's ties to Hamas affiliates.