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Mamdani spit on the graves of October 7 victims

Acknowledging the reality of who the aggressors were, the scale and barbaric nature of the atrocities they committed, and the basic humanity of the victims, would put the war into a “context" Mamdani can never admit. Opinion.

Mamdani spit on the graves of October 7 victims

Repeats genocide accusations

Mamdani defends October 7 statement

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends his October 7 anniversary statement and again accuses Israel of genocide, despite criticism from Israeli and Jewish officials.

Mamdani defends October 7 statement

Opinion:

Mamdani’s October 7 statement betrays victims & rewrites history

On the anniversary of Hamas's October 7 massacre, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani turned remembrance into an indictment of Israel. His moral inversion fails the victims, New York's Jewish community, and the next generation. Op-ed.

Mamdani’s October 7 statement betrays victims & rewrites history

Leiter blasts Mamdani

'Hard to find a sentence that isn't a lie'

Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter sharply criticizes NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his October 7 anniversary statement accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.

'Hard to find a sentence that isn't a lie'

‘A disgrace to NYC’:

Mamdani slammed for turning massacre into attack on Israel'

Israeli, US, and Jewish officials condemned NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s statement marking the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre.

Mamdani slammed for turning massacre into attack on Israel'

Mamdani uses October 7 anniversary to attack Israel

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani claims to mourn Israelis murdered and abducted on October 7 before accusing Israel of committing “war crimes" in Gaza and condemning continued US military support.

Mamdani uses October 7 anniversary to attack Israel

Akunis invites Mamdani to watch October 7 massacre film

Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis invites NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to view IDF footage of the October 7 Hamas massacre amid Mamdani’s ongoing criticism of Israel.

Akunis invites Mamdani to watch October 7 massacre film

Mamdani calls on US:

'Join ICC, enforce Netanyahu arrest warrant'

In a podcast interview, New York Mayor renews his call for the US to join the ICC and enforce its arrest warrants, including the warrant against Netanyahu: “He’s the architect of a horrific genocide."

'Join ICC, enforce Netanyahu arrest warrant'

'Confirms what we already knew'

ADL blasts Mamdani's antisemitism plan

Anti-Defamation League criticizes New York City mayor's newly unveiled strategy to combat antisemitism, citing lack of formal definition and accusing him of prioritizing his 'anti-Israel agenda.'

ADL blasts Mamdani's antisemitism plan

Without defining the problem

Mamdani unveils multimillion-dollar plan to combat antisemitism

New York City mayor rolls out the city’s first comprehensive strategy to combat antisemitism, including millions for hate-crime prevention, synagogue security and Jewish education - while stopping short of adopting a formal definition of antisemitism

Mamdani unveils multimillion-dollar plan to combat antisemitism

Mamdani’s genocide accusation: Why the silence on Iran?

As NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani renews accusations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, we must challenge his use of the word 'genocide' and question his silence on Iran’s human rights abuses. Opinion.

Mamdani’s genocide accusation: Why the silence on Iran?

"You Can't Silence the Truth"

Huckabee fires back at Mamdani

U.S. Ambassador rejected genocide accusations against Israel & blasted Mamdani's threats against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Huckabee fires back at Mamdani

'Baseless lies'

Mamdani fires back after Netanyahu’s UN criticism

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani accuses Netanyahu of spreading “baseless lies" after the Prime Minister criticizes him during his UN speech.

Mamdani fires back after Netanyahu’s UN criticism

Mamdani criticized over silence on Iranian president's NYC visit

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism for his silence on Iran’s president while repeatedly calling Netanyahu a “war criminal."

Mamdani criticized over silence on Iranian president's NYC visit

Land, speak, leave:

Security warnings cut Netanyahu’s US visit to just seven hours

Netanyahu is reportedly set to spend just seven hours in the US after security officials urged him to minimize his stay amid concrete warnings over the trip.

Security warnings cut Netanyahu’s US visit to just seven hours

Rabbi blasts Mamdani:

'He is the architect of antisemitism in New York'

Rabbi Marc Schneier accuses New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fueling antisemitism after Mamdani again called Netanyahu an “architect of genocide."

'He is the architect of antisemitism in New York'

Netanyahu warns Mamdani:

‘I’m going to tell the truth about you’

Netanyahu blasts NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his accusations against Israel and vows to “tell the truth" about him during his upcoming UN address.

‘I’m going to tell the truth about you’

Trump praises Mamdani:

'He’s certainly got potential'

President Trump praises New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as having “great potential" ahead of their third meeting at Gracie Mansion.

'He’s certainly got potential'

Mamdani blasts Netanyahu again

'A war criminal and architect of a horrific genocide'

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani again calls Netanyahu a “war criminal" ahead of the Prime Minister’s UN visit, but again acknowledges he lacks authority to arrest him.

'A war criminal and architect of a horrific genocide'

Mamdani to meet Trump at Gracie Mansion

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet President Trump at Gracie Mansion Monday, marking their third meeting since Mamdani’s election.

Mamdani to meet Trump at Gracie Mansion

As UN Week begins:

Mamdani expresses condolences for an accused killer

One story is unfolding in the streets and courtrooms of New York. The other is unfolding on the world stage. In both, innocent people were killed. In both, New Yorkers can examine where their mayor placed his voice afterward. Opinion.

Mamdani expresses condolences for an accused killer

Ahead of Yom Kippur:

Top Rabbi calls on Mamdani to apologize to Jewish New Yorkers

Rabbi Marc Schneier urges NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to apologize to Jewish New Yorkers and change his rhetoric on Israel, Zionism and Netanyahu.

Top Rabbi calls on Mamdani to apologize to Jewish New Yorkers

NYC Jewish community clashes over rally at Gracie Mansion

Two prominent Modern Orthodox Jewish schools in New York City are planning to bring students to a Friday morning prayer gathering outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s official residence at Gracie Mansion, prompting criticism from some parents.

NYC Jewish community clashes over rally at Gracie Mansion

During UN visit

Mamdani will not join protests against Netanyahu

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirms he will not join UN protests against Benjamin Netanyahu while defending residents' constitutional right to demonstrate.

Mamdani will not join protests against Netanyahu

Mamdani sues Trump: Wants immigrants

New York and 21 other states across the US are suing the Trump administration, claiming that a new rule that will make it more difficult for immigrants to enter the US will cause them financial losses.

Mamdani sues Trump: Wants immigrants

Despite dispute

Giuliani and Mamdani share handshake at 9/11 ceremony

Rudy Giuliani and Zohran Mamdani seen shaking hands at Ground Zero despite Giuliani's objections to the mayor attending the 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony.

Giuliani and Mamdani share handshake at 9/11 ceremony

Ahead of High Holy Days

Mamdani announces increased NYPD security

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces increased NYPD security at Jewish sites ahead of the High Holy Days, amid criticism over his past antisemitic actions.

Mamdani announces increased NYPD security

October 7th blessings?

Muslim Brotherhood-linked cleric celebrates Mamdani’s rise

Prominent Muslim Brotherhood cleric says political rise of Zohran Mamdani and Abdul El-Sayed would never have happened without Hamas’ October 7 massacre, calling their success one of the 'blessings' of the attack.

Muslim Brotherhood-linked cleric celebrates Mamdani’s rise

Mamdani hands 9/11 pen to Al Qaeda terrorist's lawyer

What was supposed to be a solemn ceremony honoring the victims of 9/11 took an explosive turn when NYC Mayor handed the ceremonial signing pen to his chief counsel, Ramzi Kassem, a controversial lawyer who once represented an Al Qaeda terrorist.

Mamdani hands 9/11 pen to Al Qaeda terrorist's lawyer

NYPD

Jump in antisemitic crimes fuels surge in hate crimes

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, the NYPD reveals that hate crimes are up nearly 16% in Mamdani's first year, with anti-Jewish hate crimes making up the majority.

Jump in antisemitic crimes fuels surge in hate crimes

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Mamdani visits Borough Park, woman confronts him

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani visits a haredi Judaica store in Borough Park ahead of Rosh Hashanah, where one woman confronts him over antisemitism.

Mamdani visits Borough Park, woman confronts him

Expect a chaotic Fall 2026 semester in New York City

Unlike his predecessor Eric Adams, who was mayor during the Spring 2024 semester of encampments (the most confrontational semester in decades), Mamdani is on the side of the Student Intifada. Opinion.

Expect a chaotic Fall 2026 semester in New York City

Retired cops urge Mamdani to skip 9/11 memorial

Retired Port Authority officers urge NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to skip the 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony, warning his presence could cause pain.

Retired cops urge Mamdani to skip 9/11 memorial

Hochul to Mamdani:

'Focus on New York, not Israel'

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urges Mayor Zohran Mamdani to focus on city government rather than Israel amid concerns over his anti-Israel rhetoric.

'Focus on New York, not Israel'

Shabbat Terror:

Man attacks worshippers at NYC synagogue

A Bronx man faces hate crime charges after disrupting Shabbat services at Manhattan’s Central Synagogue, injuring a woman and attacking a security guard.

Man attacks worshippers at NYC synagogue

Israeli Consul

'Mamdani is failing to protect New York Jewish community'

Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis reacts to rise in antisemitic hate crimes in NYC since Zohran Mamdani became mayor.

'Mamdani is failing to protect New York Jewish community'

NYPD:

No security detail for Mamdani's wife on Syria, Lebanon trip

NYPD says it will not send officers with Rama Duwaji on her planned Syria and Lebanon trip, citing Level 4 US travel advisories for both countries.

No security detail for Mamdani's wife on Syria, Lebanon trip

New York against Mamdani? The numbers revealed

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism over his economic policies, his stance toward Israel, and his relations with the city’s Jewish community.

New York against Mamdani? The numbers revealed

Mamdani leaves major rabbinic organization out of rabbis meeting

Major Jewish rabbinical groups say they were excluded from Mamdani's meeting with rabbis, amid concerns over Israel, antisemitism and his rhetoric.

Mamdani leaves major rabbinic organization out of rabbis meeting

NYC rabbis confront mayor over Israel stance and antisemitism

Ten rabbis from all stripes of American Judaism reportedly confronted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdaniover his anti-Israel statements.

NYC rabbis confront mayor over Israel stance and antisemitism

'Dangerous provocation'

Satmar Rebbe sticks up for Mamdani

Satmar Grand Rebbe Rabbi Zalman Leib Teitelbaum condemned efforts to brand Zohran Mamdani an antisemite, warning they could provoke hostility.

Satmar Rebbe sticks up for Mamdani

Paterson on Prejudice:

Former Governor David Paterson on fighting Mamdani’s antisemitism

"I think that there is in some respects confusion in the black community. There are some people who hear things that Mamdani says and it reminds them of some things that happened to them at some point." Interview.

Former Governor David Paterson on fighting Mamdani’s antisemitism

The Genocide Inversion

Mamdani’s verdict came before the evidence

Throwing out the word Genociide when it negates the evidence trivializes and inverts the word itself. Mamdani did not establish a fact. He pronounced a verdict. And it was a lie. Opinion.

Mamdani’s verdict came before the evidence

Jack Engelhard:

Hitler, Himmler, Mamdani

When Mamdani blasted Netanyahu, and thus all the Jewish people, yes, who rose up in New York City to denounce him? It's deja vu all over again, just like docile European Jewry facing Hitler's henchmen. Opinion.

Hitler, Himmler, Mamdani

Coming soon in Mamdani's NYC:

Show your papers! The arugula is subsidized

NYC residents are about to learn the difference between being taken care of and being managed. They voted for it and now they are about to get it. At the municipal grocery store. Op-ed.

Show your papers! The arugula is subsidized

Herzog on Mamdani:

'He's spreading blasphemy, hate, antisemitic rhetoric'

In an interview with Fox News, President Herzog criticizes Mamdani, praises Trump’s regional leadership, and dismisses ICC arrest warrants against Israeli officials.

'He's spreading blasphemy, hate, antisemitic rhetoric'

A cocerned New Yorker weighs in:

Reckless rhetoric as Netanyahu comes to town

Mamdani’s dangerous campaign of lies and defamation against Netanyahu and Israel. Opinion.

Reckless rhetoric as Netanyahu comes to town

9/11 families demand:

Ban Mamdani from 25th anniversary ceremony

A petition drive led by 9/11 victims' families demands NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani be barred from the 25th anniversary Ground Zero memorial ceremony.

Ban Mamdani from 25th anniversary ceremony

Rabbi Avi Weiss:

J’Accuse, Mayor Mamdani

The Mayor of New York has turned the Jewish state, the Jewish people, and its democraticallye elected leader, into a collective Dreyfus. Op-ed.

J’Accuse, Mayor Mamdani

Netanyahu: How war with Iran will end

In a Fox News interview, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran's regime must either fall or be weakened enough to abandon its nuclear ambitions.

Netanyahu: How war with Iran will end

Prof. Phyllis Chesler:

Mamdani, straight outta Teheran, Doha, and colonial Uganda

Our very own celebrity-DJ acting the part of a politician, certainly not the part of a mayor, Opinion.

Mamdani, straight outta Teheran, Doha, and colonial Uganda

Mamdani rejects calls for apology after Upper West End stabbing

NYC Mayor declines calls from Jewish leaders to apologize for his anti-Israel rhetoric after a man wearing a kippah was stabbed on the Upper West Side.

Mamdani rejects calls for apology after Upper West End stabbing

Minister Chikli links Mamdani video to Manhattan stabbing

Israeli Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of contributing to the atmosphere surrounding Thursday’s stabbing attack in Manhattan.

Minister Chikli links Mamdani video to Manhattan stabbing

Suspect shouts ‘Allahu Akbar’

Jewish man and Asian man stabbed on Upper West Side

Suspect arrested following double stabbing of Jewish man and Asian man on NYC's Upper West Side. Eyewitnesses say the suspect shouted "Allahu Akbar". Police probing suspected hate crime.

Jewish man and Asian man stabbed on Upper West Side

Jack Engelhard:

Mamdani…shades of Hitler

Mamdani leads the way. Good people. Decent people, they fall for it blindingly wholesale. Like the Germans were brainwashed by Hitler. Opinion.

Mamdani…shades of Hitler

Day after anti-Netanyahu rant

Mamdani posts peaceful Tisha B'Av wish

Following intense backlash over his rhetoric against PM Benjamin Netanyahu, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani issues a peaceful Tisha B'Av message to Jewish residents.

Mamdani posts peaceful Tisha B'Av wish

'Focus on your city'

Consul General Akunis slams Mamdani's anti-Israel attacks

Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis slams NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for spreading "blood libels" and obsessively demonizing Israel despite admitting he lacks the authority to arrest Netanyahu.

Consul General Akunis slams Mamdani's anti-Israel attacks

UJA-Federation to Mamdani: 'Shame on you'

UJA-Federation of New York accuses New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of spreading 'distortions and disinformation,' warning his repeated attacks on Israel fuel antisemitism, leave Jewish New Yorkers feeling targeted.

UJA-Federation to Mamdani: 'Shame on you'

Raised in a Cauldron of Hate:

How Mamdani’s parents forged a Mayor who loathes Jews and Israel

Mamdani is an Israel-hater, a Jew-hater, an America-hater, and a radical Islamist who was raised to hate. Opinion.

How Mamdani’s parents forged a Mayor who loathes Jews and Israel

Simon Wiesenthal Center

'Mamdani's political spectacle erases Hamas's victims'

Jewish human rights group accuses NYC mayor of abusing his position to erase the victims of October 7 and attack the leader of the only Jewish state at a time of rising antisemitism.

'Mamdani's political spectacle erases Hamas's victims'