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Mayor Mamdani's Pro-Palestinian Stance Sparks Controversy

3/15/2026

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New York City Mayor Mamdani faced scrutiny for his pro-Palestinian stance after attending a Ramadan service led by Imam Abdullah Akl, known for anti-Israel rhetoric.
He publicly supported Mahmoud Khalil, an anti-Israel activist facing deportation, describing the case as a struggle for First Amendment rights.
His wife Duwaji liked controversial posts about the October 7 Hamas attacks, raising concerns about their shared views.

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New York City Mayor Mamdani faced scrutiny for his pro-Palestinian stance after attending a Ramadan service led by Imam Abdullah Akl, known for anti-Israel rhetoric.
He publicly supported Mahmoud Khalil, an anti-Israel activist facing deportation, describing the case as a struggle for First Amendment rights.
His wife Duwaji liked controversial posts about the October 7 Hamas attacks, raising concerns about their shared views.