Zohran Mamdani

NYC protesters overrun Israeli peace vigil, six civilians in flydubai flight to receive award

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Pro-Palestinian protesters gather on Oct. 7, 2026, outside City Hall in New York.
Pro-Palestinian protesters overwhelm the area of New York City's Union Square where an Israeli peace group planned to hold an Oct. 7 vigil on Oct. 7, 2026.

Protesters overrun Israeli peace vigil marking October 7 attended by Mamdani

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the 'This Past Weekend' podcast with comedian Theo Von, October 1, 2026.

Mamdani couldn't dedicate one day to mourning murdered Jews without turning to Israel - comment

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, pictured in New York City, US, October 3, 2026; illustrative.

Mamdani: Suffering did not begin, end on October 7, continued throughout Israel's 'Gaza genocide'


Mamdani unveils NYC antisemitism strategy with millions for security, hate crime prevention

"Jewish New Yorkers should feel cherished and celebrated in the most Jewish city in America," Mamdani said as he unveiled a plan to combat antisemitism in New York City.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference to announce new legal action to protect immigrant families at City Hall in New York, New York, US, September 14, 2026.

Netanyahu, the self-fulfilling prophet of Israel’s isolation - opinion

Whereas David Ben-Gurion spoke of integrating Israel into the community of nations in Israel’s declaration of independence, Netanyahu spoke of Israel as a self-sufficient Sparta.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a Starlink device as he addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 24, 2026

Netanyahu's UNGA speech pushed Israel's military prowess over its desire for peace - editorial

Might Netanyahu not have found room for another prop besides a bee that could begin rebranding Israel not only as a formidable war machine, but also as a country dedicated to peace?

THIS TIME, Benjamin Netanyahu’s United Nations General Assembly address was meant to reflect an Israeli prime minister standing up to a hostile world. The question is whether this will reach the voters it was meant to impress, the writer wonders.

NY Jewish Democrats defend Mamdani after Netanyahu calls him a Hamas supporter

New York Jewish Democrats defended Mayor Zohran Mamdani after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused him of antisemitism and ties to Hamas, saying the remarks went too far.

State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal points to mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani during a press conference, Sept. 19, 2025, New York City.

Mamdani condemns Netanyahu UNGA speech as 'lies meant to sanitize his genocide'

"No lie can change the fact that he remains the subject of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant," Mamdani said. 

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces at a news conference that he is suing President Donald Trump's administration over its policies, he says, that will drive immigrants and mixed-status families away from public benefits they can legally receive on September 14, 2026.

Netanyahu shames Mamdani for supporting Hamas, threatens to expose 'truth' ahead of UNGA visit

The comments follow a Monday CNN interview with Mamdani, where the mayor again called for Netanyahu’s arrest warrant, issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), to be honored.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud election campaign event ahead of the upcoming general elections, in Tel Aviv, September 17, 2026.

Netanyahu set for short US visit as Mamdani calls for his arrest

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and UK’s Green Party leader, Zack Polanski, have revived the debate over whether Zionism can be considered racism.

Mamdani calls for Netanyahu's arrest ahead of NYC visit for United Nations General Assembly

Mamdani told CNN that he believes Netanyahu to be "a war criminal and an architect of a horrific genocide," and acknowledged that he lacks the authority to arrest him.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani enters for a press conference to ask for the release of Federal Counterterrorism Funding in New York City, US, September 1, 2026.

Netanyahu set for one of shortest US trips, to make UN speech with no meeting with Trump

The plan that initially guided preparations for the visit looked different only a few days ago. A meeting with Musk has been removed, and a meeting with Trump no longer appears on the schedule.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud election campaign event ahead of the upcoming general elections, in Tel Aviv, September 17, 2026.

White House launches 'TRUMP TV' stream following controversial ban of major news outlets

Critics, including members of mainstream media, are deriding the move as an attempt to establish "state media."

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One on September 16, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.