Mamdani’s Oct. 7 commemoration outrages supporters and critics of Israel

New York's mayor marked the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks with a statement accusing Israel of genocide and war crimes, drawing criticism from Jewish leaders. City Council Speaker Julie Menin has since said that October 7 commemorations should focus on the Hamas attack itself rather than its aftermath, appearing to address the mayor's approach.

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amNewYorkLean Left· 9d ago

Op-ed | When even Zohran Mamdani is accused of genocide

Religion NewsLean Left· 9d ago

Mamdani marks first Oct. 7 anniversary as mayor by blasting Israel’s war in Gaza as genocide, facing protesters

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 9d ago

Mamdani’s Oct. 7 commemoration outrages supporters and critics of Israel

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 9d ago

Mamdani's Oct. 7 commemoration outrages supporters and critics of Israel

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 9d ago

Mamdani’s Oct. 7 commemoration outrages supporters and critics of Israel

The RightingLean Left· 9d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Mamdani’s Oct. 7 Statement Isn’t Pro-Palestinian. It’s Pro-Hamas

amNewYorkLean Left· 10d ago

Mayor Mamdani jeered as ‘traitor’ by pro-Palestine protesters who crashed Oct. 7 vigil, chanted support for terrorists as New Yorkers mourn

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Pix11Center· 9d ago

Speaker Menin: Oct. 7 commemoration shouldn't be about 'aftermath'

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WTOP Washington DCCenter· 9d ago

Mamdani’s Oct. 7 commemoration outrages supporters and critics of Israel

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Mamdani's Oct. 7 commemoration outrages supporters and critics of Israel

KOB 4Center· 9d ago

Mamdani’s Oct. 7 commemoration outrages supporters and critics of Israel

NBC New YorkLean Left· 10d ago

Mamdani's Oct. 7 commemoration outrages supporters and critics of Israel

CBS NewsCenter· 10d ago

Mamdani criticized for statement mourning Oct. 7 and condemning Israel

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KRDOCenter· 10d ago

On the 3rd anniversary of October 7 attacks, Mamdani draws ire as he accuses Israel of genocide and war crimes

KTVZ BendCenter· 10d ago

On the 3rd anniversary of October 7 attacks, Mamdani draws ire as he accuses Israel of genocide and war crimes

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· 10d ago

On the 3rd anniversary of October 7 attacks, Mamdani draws ire as he accuses Israel of genocide and war crimes

Local News 8Center· 10d ago

On the 3rd anniversary of October 7 attacks, Mamdani draws ire as he accuses Israel of genocide and war crimes

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 10d ago

On the 3rd anniversary of October 7 attacks, Mamdani draws ire as he accuses Israel of genocide and war crimes

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 10d ago

On the 3rd anniversary of October 7 attacks, Mamdani draws ire as he accuses Israel of genocide and war crimes

KVIA El PasoCenter· 10d ago

On the 3rd anniversary of October 7 attacks, Mamdani draws ire as he accuses Israel of genocide and war crimes

KION Central CoastCenter· 10d ago

On the 3rd anniversary of October 7 attacks, Mamdani draws ire as he accuses Israel of genocide and war crimes

NewsweekCenter· 10d ago

Israeli-American Council Criticizes NYC Mayor Mamdani's October 7 Statement

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American GreatnessRight· 9d ago

Three Years After Hamas’s October 7 Massacre, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Hijacks the Day to Attack Israel

New York PostLean Right· 9d ago

Mamdani’s disgraceful Oct. 7 remarks: Letters to the Editor — Oct. 9, 2026

NewsBustersRight· 9d ago

Gutfeld Responds To Mamdani's Anti-Israel October 7th Statement: Shove It Up Your A--

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TribliveLean Right· 9d ago

Mamdani’s Oct. 7 commemoration outrages supporters and critics of Israel

MyNorthwestLean Right· 9d ago

Mamdani’s Oct. 7 commemoration outrages supporters and critics of Israel

SofrepLean Right· 9d ago

Mamdani Booed as “Traitor” at October 7 Vigil by His Own Base

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 11d ago

Three years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza: In numbers

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  1. Oct 7On the 3rd anniversary of October 7 attacks, Mamdani draws ire as he accuses Israel of genocide and war crimes
  2. Oct 8Speaker Menin: Oct. 7 commemoration shouldn't be about 'aftermath'

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