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Mamdani Honors Hanukkah Victims, Vows to Protect Jews

12/17/2025

Summary

Story summary

Zohran Mamdani, the New York City Mayor-elect, visited the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Ohel on December 16, 2025.
He toured to honor victims of the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack in Australia, which left 15 dead.
Mamdani condemned the attack as "antisemitic terror" and pledged to protect Jewish New Yorkers.
Outgoing Mayor Eric Adams linked the attack to Mamdani's rhetoric, while Jewish leaders criticized his past support for the "globalize the intifada" slogan.

History

Historical Context

The Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack on December 14, 2025, which killed 15 people, underscores a troubling rise in antisemitism, reminiscent of the Kristallnacht pogrom in 1938 that escalated violence against Jews in Germany. Zohran Mamdani's visit to honor the victims highlights the urgent need for community solidarity and protective measures for Jewish communities facing increasing threats globally.

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Story summary

Zohran Mamdani, the New York City Mayor-elect, visited the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Ohel on December 16, 2025.
He toured to honor victims of the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack in Australia, which left 15 dead.
Mamdani condemned the attack as "antisemitic terror" and pledged to protect Jewish New Yorkers.
Outgoing Mayor Eric Adams linked the attack to Mamdani's rhetoric, while Jewish leaders criticized his past support for the "globalize the intifada" slogan.

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