Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Jewish Leaders Condemn Mamdani's Stance on Israel

6/6/2025

35 6

Summary

Story summary

Jewish leaders are sounding the alarm over mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's refusal to acknowledge Israel as a Jewish state, calling his position perilous. As a pro-Palestinian Assembly member and supporter of the BDS movement, Mamdani faces backlash for views that critics claim dehumanize Jews and fuel antisemitism during his Democratic nomination campaign in New York.

1 of 1

Story summary

Jewish leaders are sounding the alarm over mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's refusal to acknowledge Israel as a Jewish state, calling his position perilous. As a pro-Palestinian Assembly member and supporter of the BDS movement, Mamdani faces backlash for views that critics claim dehumanize Jews and fuel antisemitism during his Democratic nomination campaign in New York.