"I'm not even sure if I would be allowed to enter into Israel, because I think that there's legislation that prohibits the entry of anyone who supports that legislation."
"I am someone for whom at the core of my politics is the belief in non-violence, and having seen the efficacy of non-violent movements in creating compliance with international law."
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic Socialist candidate in New York City's mayoral primary, has sidestepped questions regarding a potential visit to Israel, citing his history of supporting the Boycott, Divest, Sanctions (BDS) movement which could bar his entry. At a recent forum, he expressed uncertainty about his admissibility due to Israeli legislation against supporters of BDS. Mamdani emphasized his belief in non-violence and the effectiveness of peaceful movements, while contrasting his stance with that of former governor Andrew Cuomo, who has opposed such boycotts.
Read at Jewish Telegraphic Agency
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