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Mamdani doubles down on anti-Israel Oct 7 statement
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reiterates Israel genocide claims after backlash.
In brief
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reiterates Israel genocide claims after backlash. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani doubled down on accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza despite backlash from Jewish community and officials. Originally reported by Fox News.
Mamdani doubles down on genocide claim
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reiterates Israel genocide accusations after October 7 attacks.
“Israel is not a place, it is not a country.”
Mamdani cites Palestinian deaths
Mamdani states 74,000 Palestinians killed since October 7, including 21,000 children.
“The suffering did not begin nor end that day.”
Mamdani rejects changes
Mamdani refuses to retract genocide statements despite backlash from Jewish community.
“There must be room to mourn every single life.”
Rep Dan Goldman criticizes
Rep Dan Goldman calls Mamdani's statement 'egregious and insulting' to Jewish community.
“What the mayor’s statement did today was to blame Israelis for the attack that they suffered three years ago.”
Israel rejects genocide claim
Israel states military targets Hamas while minimizing civilian casualties in Gaza.
“This is a day that should just be focused on what was by all agreement a horrific terror attack.”
Here's the gist
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani doubled down on accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza despite backlash from Jewish community and officials.
