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Mamdani Attends Hanukkah Events Amid Controversial Antisemitism Claims

12/23/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor-elect, attended Hanukkah events despite skipping public menorah lightings.
His absence followed a Sydney Hanukkah shooting, raising concerns about his past support for "Globalize the intifada."
Mamdani condemned the Sydney attack as antisemitic terror.
He joined a private menorah lighting with the New York Jewish Agenda to emphasize safety.
A top appointee resigned over antisemitic comments, prompting Mamdani to revise his vetting process.

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Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor-elect, attended Hanukkah events despite skipping public menorah lightings.
His absence followed a Sydney Hanukkah shooting, raising concerns about his past support for "Globalize the intifada."
Mamdani condemned the Sydney attack as antisemitic terror.
He joined a private menorah lighting with the New York Jewish Agenda to emphasize safety.
A top appointee resigned over antisemitic comments, prompting Mamdani to revise his vetting process.