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Mayor Mamdani Denounces Hamas Support at Protest

1/16/2026

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Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor, condemned rhetoric at a protest outside a Queens synagogue.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the protest supported Hamas.
After facing criticism for not explicitly denouncing Hamas, he clarified that support for a terrorist organization is unacceptable.
Mamdani's administration continues to navigate the complex dynamics of these protests.

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Story summary

Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor, condemned rhetoric at a protest outside a Queens synagogue.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the protest supported Hamas.
After facing criticism for not explicitly denouncing Hamas, he clarified that support for a terrorist organization is unacceptable.
Mamdani's administration continues to navigate the complex dynamics of these protests.