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Mamdani Defends Israel's Right Amid Colbert's Controversial Questions

10/12/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, the first Muslim New York mayoral candidate, faced questions during his June 24 appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.
Producers proposed a 'thumbs-up, thumbs-down' segment on Hamas and Palestinian statehood.
A group of prominent Jewish figures urged Colbert to challenge Mamdani on Israel.
Colbert asked if Israel has a right to exist.
Mamdani affirmed Israel's right and stressed international law.

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Zohran Mamdani, the first Muslim New York mayoral candidate, faced questions during his June 24 appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.
Producers proposed a 'thumbs-up, thumbs-down' segment on Hamas and Palestinian statehood.
A group of prominent Jewish figures urged Colbert to challenge Mamdani on Israel.
Colbert asked if Israel has a right to exist.
Mamdani affirmed Israel's right and stressed international law.