New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani mirrored on the second anniversary of the October 7 assaults Tuesday, issuing a statement in reminiscence of Israeli victims and hostages nonetheless held by Hamas but in addition crucial of the US and Israeli governments.
“Two years ago today, Hamas carried out a horrific war crime, killing more than 1,100 Israelis and kidnapping 250 more. I mourn these lives and pray for the safe return of every hostage still held and for every family whose lives were torn apart by these atrocities,” Mamdani stated.
In the statement, Mamdani stated the US authorities had been “complicit” in what he described as “genocidal war” and referred to as for the battle to finish.
“A death toll that now far exceeds 67,000; with the Israeli military bombing homes, hospitals, and schools into rubble,” Mamdani stated. “Every day in Gaza has become a place where grief itself has run out of language. I mourn these lives and pray for the families that have been shattered.”
Israel’s warfare in Gaza has been a flashpoint in the race for mayor in New York City, residence to the largest Jewish inhabitants outdoors of Israel and to a substantial Arab neighborhood that features giant teams of Palestinians. This week, Mamdani met with a gaggle of households immediately impacted by the Palestinian battle, in line with his marketing campaign.
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Mamdani has been a fierce critic of Israel’s authorities and has described Israel as an apartheid state. He has stated he believes Israel has a proper to exist as a state that gives equal rights to all residents.
He’s faced pushback from New York’s Jewish neighborhood and has met with supporters and detractors alike to affirm that he opposes antisemitism and would offer safety requested by synagogues if elected mayor.