Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and mayoral hopeful, affirmed his support for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, emphasizing its alignment with his commitment to non-violence. While he stated that Israel has a right to exist, he was evasive when asked if it should exist as a Jewish state, advocating instead for equal rights for all. This Q&A session with Democratic primary candidates occurred shortly after his past pro-Palestinian activism was highlighted in the media, yet he was received positively at the event.
My support for BDS is consistent with my core of my politics, which is non-violence. I think that it is a legitimate movement when you are seeking to find compliance with international law.
I believe Israel has a right to exist, and it has a right to exist also with equal rights for all.
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