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NY Governor says job would be 'a lot easier' if Netanyahu loses

Hochul said Netanyahu’s policies have fueled antisemitism in New York and that Israel’s defense would be easier under new leadership.

  • New York Governor Kathy Hochul said her job would be “a lot easier” if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lost the election, citing the political challenges surrounding Israel’s war in Gaza.
  • Hochul revealed that she had privately warned Israeli officials against an excessive military response following the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023, arguing that such actions could weaken international support for Israel.
  • The governor said rising concerns about antisemitism in New York had increased pressure on her administration, particularly because the state has the largest Jewish population outside Israel.
  • Hochul called for Israeli leadership that would protect Israel’s security while supporting the possibility of an independent Palestinian state, arguing that Netanyahu had obstructed progress toward that goal.
  • Her comments came as Netanyahu faced a closely contested Israeli election, while Hochul continued balancing her support for Israel with domestic political debates over antisemitism, the Gaza conflict and relations with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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New York Post broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
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