(The Center Square) – Despite diverging views on the war in Gaza among Americans, the Republican incumbent and Democratic challenger for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District both support continued military aid to Israel. On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas militants attacked communities in southern Israel. The militants raped civilians, killed over 1,400 non-combatants, and kidnapped over 240 Israeli civilians. Israel responded with a ground invasion in an attempt to destroy Hamas and its military infrastructure on Oct. 27. Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Tom Kean co-sponsored a bill providing $14.3 bill…