US EditionSen. Gillibrand Pressures Mamdani to Disavow ‘Intifada’ Rhetoric Amid Mayoral Bid
- Zohran Mamdani secured a significant victory in this week’s primary election for the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York City, establishing himself as a top contender for the November general election.
- Mamdani's refusal to condemn the phrase 'globalize the intifada,' which some interpret as a call to destroy Israel, has drawn calls from Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand for clear denunciation.
- Gillibrand emphasized that terms like 'intifada' and 'from the river to the sea' are received by many Jewish New Yorkers as calls for violence, prompting fears in the community.
- In a podcast interview, Mamdani described the slogan as expressing a strong call for equal rights and support for Palestinian human rights, while his backers are drawn to his plans for rent control, free public transportation, and childcare programs financed by taxing the wealthy.
- The controversy suggests challenges for Mamdani in uniting diverse New York constituencies, though leaders like Gillibrand and Nadler plan to work with him if elected to ensure protection for all communities.
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Slams Mamdani For Defense of ‘Globalize the Intifada’ Slogan as Pressure Mounts on Presumptive Mayoral Nominee
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand speaks during the second night of the first Democratic presidential candidates debate in Miami, Florida, US Photo: June 27, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Segar. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has condemned presumptive New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani for his defense of the controversial phrase “globalize the intifada.” During a Thursday appearance on Brian Lehrer’s WNYC radio show, Gillibrand called on M…
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand calls on Zohran Mamdani to denounce ‘globalize the intifada’ following primary win - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand called on NYC mayoral primary winner Zohran Mamdani to denounce the phrase “globalize the intifada.” In an interview with WNYC Thursday, Gillibrand told host Brian Lehrer that she had spoken to Mamdani the day prior to congratulate him on his victory, but replied “not today” when asked if she would be endorsing him. “I raised some issues that, if he does become the mayor, will be very important that we…
Sen. Gillibrand Pressures Mamdani to Disavow ‘Intifada’ Rhetoric Amid Mayoral Bid
NEW YORK – Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has called on New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to firmly reject the use of the phrase “Globalize the intifada,” saying it is deeply offensive to many in the Jewish community and inconsistent with the values expected of the city’s leadership. Speaking during a radio interview, Gillibrand emphasized […]
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