US House Democratic leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has called on New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to clearly address antisemitism if he wins the election. This plea follows Mamdani's controversial defense of the phrase 'globalize the intifada,' which has drawn significant criticism, including a repudiation from the US Holocaust Museum. Despite this criticism, Mamdani insists his phrasing aligns with universal human rights advocacy, but concern persists within the Jewish community regarding his past comments on Israel and their implications.
If elected, Mamdani must clarify his controversial stance on antisemitism and actively address its rise, emphasizing the importance of representing Jewish communities adequately.
Mamdani has defended using the term 'intifada' to convey a struggle, invoking the US Holocaust Museum's translation while facing backlash for his phrasing.
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