Mamdani says ‘I can’t tell you I support’ Israel as a Jewish state
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he could not endorse states that privilege one religion over another, including Israel and Saudi Arabia, during a one-on-one interview with ABC’s Jonathan Karl on Sunday. “Democratic Socialists…
Assessment
The mayor of New York City has declined to affirm support for Israel as a Jewish state, aligning with a Democratic Socialists of America shift away from a two-state solution. This signals a significant political stance from a major city leader, potentially influencing the national Democratic conversation on Israel. The context includes the recent primary victories of like-minded candidates in New York.