Mamdani statement an effort to ‘hijack’ Oct. 7 anniversary, Danon tells JNS
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is drawing widespread criticism after again accusing the Jewish state of “genocide” in a statement ostensibly about marking the third anniversary of the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, terror attacks,…
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used the Oct. 7 anniversary to accuse Israel of genocide, drawing sharp rebuke from Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon, who called it an attempt to hijack the day. The mayor's statement acknowledged Hamas's war crimes and the 1,100 killed, but then pivoted to label Israel's response genocide. This is a flashpoint in the ongoing political battle over how the anniversary is framed in American public discourse. Watch for whether Mamdani faces formal censure or loses support from Jewish constituents and moderate allies.