US EditionMamdani declines to support Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state
- Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate, declined to endorse Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state during recent forums and debates.
- Mamdani's stance stems from his long-standing criticism of Israel's policies, including accusations of apartheid and calls to end the occupation for lasting peace.
- He publicly supports the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement, describing it as a non-violent, legitimate effort to enforce international law compliance.
- Mamdani expressed support for Israel's existence as a state that guarantees equal rights to all its inhabitants, though he declined to acknowledge its identity explicitly as a Jewish state, and he characterized Israel’s military operations in Gaza as amounting to genocide.
- Mamdani's views have sparked controversy amid rising antisemitic incidents in New York City and made his candidacy a focal point in the June 24 mayoral primary race.
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NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Refuses to Acknowledge Israel’s Right to Exist as a Jewish State
Zohran Mamdani. Photo: Ron Adar / SOPA Images via Reuters Connect New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Thursday night declined to recognize Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state amid pressure from anti-Israel activists. During an event hosted by the UJA-Federation of New York, moderators peppered Mamdani with questions regarding his views on Israel, the ongoing war in Gaza, and antisemitism. When pressed, Mamdani refused to supp…
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Mamdani was peppered with a series of hard-hitting questions about Israel during a mayoral Q&A hosted by the UJA-Federation, a massive philanthropic group supporting the Jewish community
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