Mamdani Tells Colbert – and a National Audience – Why NYC Jews Shouldn’t Fear Him as Mayor
NEW YORK CITY, JUN 22 – Zohran Mamdani defends the slogan amid rising antisemitic violence linked to pro-Palestinian rhetoric, as recent attacks have heightened fears within Jewish communities, officials say.
- Following his Bulwark podcast appearance, Zohran Mamdani defended the phrase 'globalize the intifada' by citing the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s translation of it as 'uprising.'
- Following his remarks, Jewish organizations united against Mamdani, with Greenblatt calling the slogan an explicit call for violence.
- Ahead of next Tuesday’s primary, the controversy over Mamdani’s defense of 'globalize the intifada' has refocused attention on rising antisemitism, which remains a key issue in the race, as support from Bernie Sanders underscores its significance.
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Exclusive | Jewish leaders urge Stephen Colbert to grill Zohran Mamdani over refusal to condemn ‘Globalize the Intifada’
Jewish leaders urged late night talk show host Stephen Colbert to grill Democratic socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani over his refusal to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada" and his other strident anti-Israel views.
Israel-Hating Mamdani Wobbles Under Pressure Over Support For Genocidal “Globalize The Intifada” Chant
Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is finding himself on the defensive Thursday as backlash grows over his refusal to denounce the controversial slogan “globalize the intifada” — a phrase which incites violence against Jews. Mamdani, a state assemblyman from Queens and avowed democratic socialist, struggled to clarify his position at a press conference, offering a […]
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