Mamdani says he'll recognize Israel 'not as Jewish state,' claims genocide in Gaza during debate
Mamdani also stated that he believed Hamas should lay down their arms, saying "a ceasefire means ceasing fire."
NYC democratic mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo (L) and Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protesters. (illustration)(photo credit: REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado, Shutterstock/Here Now, Spencer Platt/Getty Images)