Zohran Mamdani

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)
The wife of New York City’s leading Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani publicly mourns the death of Palestinian influencer Saleh Al-Jafarawi, October 16, 2025.

Zohran Mamdani's wife mourns Hamas affiliated influencer on Instagram

New York Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference on October 8, 2025 in New York City.

Zohran Mamdani says it is 'too early' to credit Trump for Gaza ceasefire

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference in New York City, U.S., September 3, 2025.

Who is the 83-year-old Jewish activist that stars in Zohran Mamdani’s campaign ads?


Mamdani celebrates hope in Middle East after US tax dollars 'funded a genocide' in Gaza

Days after accusing Israel of genocide, Zohran Mamdani made no public comment regarding the release of the last living hostages from Hamas captivity.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference in New York City, U.S., September 3, 2025.

Mamdani should say it as it is: He is uncomfortable Jews can defend themselves now - opinion

If Mamdani had one shred of honesty, he might be forthright enough to admit that the discomfort he feels is that Jews are permitted to have a state with a right to defend itself.

NEW YORK mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks at a news conference last month. Regarding Israel as a Jewish state, he has said: ‘I’m not comfortable supporting any state that has a hierarchy of citizenship on the basis of religion or anything else.’

Mamdani: 'Netanyahu launched a genocidal war in wake of October 7'

"Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Israeli government launched a genocidal war: A death toll that now far exceeds 67,000," Mamdani wrote.

NEW YORK CITY mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks to the media while campaigning earlier this month.

Cuomo calls on Mamdani to condemn the phrase ‘Globalize the Intifada’ ahead of Oct. 7

Mamdani has acknowledged the phrase “meant something different to the Jewish community” and discouraged its usage.

NYC democratic mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo (L) and Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protesters. (illustration)

Mamdani, appearing on ‘The View,’ earns applause for calling Gaza war a ‘genocide’

The Democratic candidate, appearing on the ABC show Wednesday, said his “belief in a universality in international law” led him to make the declaration.

New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani appears on ABC's "The View," Oct. 1, 2025.

Andrew Cuomo nabs endorsements from Jewish groups after Eric Adams drops out of NYC mayoral race

A wave of Jewish endorsements backs Cuomo for NYC mayor, with groups calling him the best candidate to fight rising antisemitism after Adams suspends his campaign.

Andrew Cuomo speaks outside the West Side Institutional Synagogue, April 1, 2025, New York City.

Pro-Israel Adams drops out of mayoral race, but does it change anything for NYC Jews?

Polls show that even if Cuomo and Mamdani go head-to-head, Mamdani is expected to win with 52% of the vote.

 FILE PHOTO: New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a news conference at 1 Police Plaza in New York City, US, April 3, 2024.

Mamdani clashes with ADL on who represents Jewish New Yorkers

Jonathan Greenblatt criticized Zohran Mamdani for telling Jews who represents them, after Mamdani said there were better voices for Jewish New Yorkers than the ADL.

 NYC democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protesters. (illustration)

New York Mayor Adams drops re-election bid, leaving Cuomo and Mamdani as frontrunners

The NYC mayoral election will likely go between Zohran Mamdani and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

 New York City Mayor Eric Adams addresses reporters at a Feb. 2025 press conference.

Why New York Jews are voting for Mamdani - opinion

Zohran Mamdani is a self-described socialist who has built his political brand by opposing Israel, refusing to condemn terrorism, and advancing policies that threaten public order.

NEW YORK CITY mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks to the media while campaigning earlier this month.

Manhattan synagogue says it won’t host Mamdani on Yom Kippur

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was spotted attending Rosh Hashanah services, but may not be welcomed for upcoming Yom Kippur services.

A mayoral candidate forum hosted by B’nai Jeshurun, Congregation Beth Elohim, Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, and New York Jewish Agenda on June 8. (Screenshot)