Mamdani criticized by fellow Democrats for statement mourning Oct. 7 attacks while condemning Israel

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani recognized the three-year anniversary of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Mamdani also extensively criticized Israel's "ongoing genocide" in the Gaza Strip.
The statement drew significant backlash from several Democratic elected officials, including Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Josh Gottheimer.
Critics accused Mamdani of blaming victims and desecrating the memory of those killed.
Mamdani has consistently defended his stance, stating that criticism of Israel is distinct from antisemitism.
Jewish groups, such as the Anti-Defamation League, also criticized Mamdani's remarks.
The mayor has previously vowed to seek the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visited New York City, citing an International Criminal Court warrant.
Netanyahu has previously accused Mamdani of antisemitism and stated that many Jews no longer feel safe in New York.

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