CNN Conservative Argues Mamdani Is Dealing With Problems of His Own Making' on Anti-Semitism

"The discussion followed remarks from CNN contributor Lulu Garcia-Navarro, who said Mamdani a Muslim has been forced to repeatedly talk about his faith and defend where he sits in the firmament in regards to issues like Israel and Palestine. She also noted that Democratic candidate Andrew Cuomo has sought to pit him and his Muslim identity against Jewish New Yorkers, calling such attacks despicable and politically ineffective."

"Todd pressed, saying that while anti-Muslim bias exists, [Mamdani] refused to criticize the phrase globalize the intifada,' which is not the same as embracing it, but he also said he had no opinion on Hamas's place in governing Gaza. New York is home to the second-largest number of Jews anywhere but Israel If he doesn't want to be dogged by this, then he should make very clear that he sides with the people of Israel against the terrorists."

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist and front-runner in the New York City mayoral race, faces controversy over alleged anti-Semitism tied to past remarks on Israel and Palestine. Scrutiny centers on his refusal to criticize the phrase 'globalize the intifada' and earlier reluctance to state an opinion on Hamas's governing role in Gaza. Mamdani, who is Muslim, has been repeatedly compelled to address his faith and to defend his positions on Israel and Palestine. Critics and supporters disagree on whether criticism of Israel constitutes anti-Semitism or reflects advocacy for Palestinian human rights. Mamdani has contended his remarks were taken out of context and later indicated he would discourage use of the phrase.

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