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NYC Mayor’s Netanyahu Video Sparks Antisemitism Concerns After Stabbing

8/2/2026

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Mamdani Calls Netanyahu

In July 2026, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a video calling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal.
The video, which quickly topped 200 million views, was cited by President Isaac Herzog and Rabbi Joshua Davidson as antisemitic and linked to an Upper West Side stabbing.
President Isaac Herzog said Mamdani’s remarks spread antisemitic rhetoric and jeopardized safety.
The attacker shouted “Allahu akbar,” injured a Jewish and an Asian victim, and faces hate-crime charges.

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Mamdani Condemns Netanyahu

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a July 21, 2026 video calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog claimed ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu was intended to distract from sexual-misconduct allegations prosecutor Karim Khan.
The criticism labeled the video antisemitic rhetoric and noted President Donald Trump’s backing of Israel.
Herzog warned the mayor’s remarks could fuel antisemitic sentiment in New York, the Jewish community.

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Mamdani Calls Netanyahu

In July 2026, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a video calling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal.
The video, which quickly topped 200 million views, was cited by President Isaac Herzog and Rabbi Joshua Davidson as antisemitic and linked to an Upper West Side stabbing.
President Isaac Herzog said Mamdani’s remarks spread antisemitic rhetoric and jeopardized safety.
The attacker shouted “Allahu akbar,” injured a Jewish and an Asian victim, and faces hate-crime charges.

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