How did an anti-Zionist become major contender for NYC mayor? - opinion

Anti-Zionists may think they are not antisemites, but don’t understand that the anti-Israel behavior that results from anti-Zionism, creates and fans Jew-hatred.

Zohran Mamdani gestures as he speaks during a watch party for his primary election, which includes his bid to become the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor in the upcoming November 2025 election, in New York City, U.S., June 25, 2025

(photo credit: REUTERS/DAVID 'DEE' DELGADO)

ByIRWIN J. MANSDORF

JUNE 30, 2025 03:09

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