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Controversial Remarks Ignite Debate on Israel-Palestine Conflict

10/8/2025

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On the Hamas attack's second anniversary, Zohran Mamdani called Israel's actions a 'genocidal war'.
He urged ending occupation and apartheid.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry condemned Mamdani for spreading Hamas propaganda and normalizing antisemitism.
Critics warn his election could trigger a Jewish exodus from New York City and oppose his stance on 'globalize the intifada' and Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS).

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On the Hamas attack's second anniversary, Zohran Mamdani called Israel's actions a 'genocidal war'.
He urged ending occupation and apartheid.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry condemned Mamdani for spreading Hamas propaganda and normalizing antisemitism.
Critics warn his election could trigger a Jewish exodus from New York City and oppose his stance on 'globalize the intifada' and Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS).