Shapiro’s position on Gaza tests close bonds with Arab, Muslim community

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Shapiro’s position on Gaza tests close bonds with Arab, Muslim community

For years, Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania was able to execute a balancing act that eludes many Jewish politicians: vocally supporting Israel while maintaining close ties with Arab and Muslim voters. After Shapiro became attorney general in 2017, he helped lead opposition to the Trump administration’s travel ban targeting Muslims. A longtime state representative, he regularly visited mosques and gave his personal cell phone number to Arab and …