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Thank you, Mayor Zohran Mamdani: Your hate might just be a blessing in disguise - opinion

The water is heating up for Jews, Israel, and the West, the question is whether we recognize the danger before it's too late.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani campaigns with Brad Lander, candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District during primary elections in New York City, US, June 23, 2026.

Mamdani touts 'Babies not Bombs' messaging as progressive primary wins signal a power balance shift

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks outside the Islamic Cultural Center of the Bronx on Friday. The writer asks: Does Mamdani still not understand that anti-Israel rhetoric has generated a sharp spike in antisemitic violence?

Mamdani calls AIPAC ‘monsters’ in rally ahead of NY primaries

DC MAYORAL candidate Janeese Lewis George prepares for an interview with members of the news media next to a voting site at the Chevy Chase Community Center during DC’s primary voting day in Washington, DC, US, June 16, 2026.

Democratic socialist whose Israel criticism ignited Jewish concern leads DC mayoral primary vote


Mamdani takes jab at Cuomo in social media post after Trump's expression of support

Trump had said in a recent CBS interview that he would pick a bad democrat over a communist any day, prompting Mamdani to 'congratulate' his opponent for the endorsement.

Independent candidate and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo greets Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani before participating in a mayoral debate, in New York, US, October 16, 2025.

NYC mayoral election day looms in vote of consequence for city’s Jews

The city's Jewish community has been divided in its support of Mamdani, with some rabbis arguing that those in favor of the Muslim candidate are voting for him despite his anti-Israel history.

People walk towards a polling site during early voting in the New York City mayoral election in Manhattan in New York City, US, October 27, 2025.

Satmar Ahronim rift: Leaders endorse Cuomo after another backs Mamdani

Following the endorsements, both Cuomo and Mamdani responded, thanking the community's leaders and promising to make New York better for all.

Satmar Jews walk in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on December 16, 2023.

Mamdani releases Arabic-language campaign ad ahead of Tuesday election

In the video, New York mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani makes a joke about knaffeh, claims his Arabic needs work, and smiles next to women in hijabs.

Supporters of Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, hold signs during a campaign event on the final weekend before the 2025 New York City mayoral Election in the Queens borough of New York City, US, November 1, 2025.

Mamdani’s mayoral bid signals a new era in American politics - opinion

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old newcomer with no major political experience, is set to become New York's mayor, igniting a political shift with his populist agenda and pro-Palestinian stance.

Democratic candidate for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani smiles as he speaks to the media during a campaign event in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., October 29, 2025

Obama calls Mamdani, praises campaign ahead of November 4 NYC mayoral election

Former US president Barack Obama phoned New York mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, offering support and guidance ahead of the November 4 election.

 Former US president Barack Obama listens to speakers on a panel at the Obama Foundation Democracy Forum in Chicago, Illinois, US. December 5, 2024.

A second rabbinic letter, arguing against Jewish rejections of Mamdani, enters the NYC mayor’s race

“Even though there are areas where we may disagree, we affirm that only genuine solidarity and relationship-building can create lasting security," the letter says.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) react on stage during a "New York is Not For Sale" rally at Forest Hills Stadium, in the Queens borough of New York City, U.S., October 26, 2025

Zohran Mamdani is not antisemitic, Satmar's Brooklyn leadership says

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is a liberal muslim, and not antisemitic, Satmar's Williamsburg, Brooklyn, community leadership wrote in newsletter Der Blatt.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani (R) visits a sukkah of Satmar community leaders in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, October 10, 2025; illustrative.

NYPD boots 'laced by IDF,' Mamdani says in resurfaced 2023 video

In a September 2023 video, the NYC mayoral candidate argued that Israeli struggle is tied to American capitalist interests.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani gestures during a "New York is Not For Sale" rally at Forest Hills Stadium, in the Queens borough of New York City, US, October 26, 2025.

NYC business leaders drop $3 million over 2 days into mayoral race in bid to stop Mamdani

The last-ditch spending blitz comes as the Democratic nominee continues to dominate the mayoral race, with polls showing him holding a double-digit lead over his competitor.

Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani participate in a mayoral debate, in New York, US, October 16, 2025.