New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, a self-described socialist, has drawn attention for winning endorsements from two of New York’s most prominent Democrats — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Governor Kathy Hochul — despite his history of public opposition to President Joe Biden’s stance on Israel, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

Mamdani, who has been outspoken in his criticism of U.S. foreign policy, joined demonstrations against Biden during the 2024 Gaza conflict. At the time, Biden had reaffirmed America’s support for Israel as it defended itself against Hamas terrorist attacks.

Mamdani accused the administration of enabling “war crimes” and aligned himself with protest groups calling for a “global intifada,” a term widely recognized by Jewish leaders as a call for violence.

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After widespread backlash, Mamdani said he would no longer use the term “global intifada,” but the controversy highlighted a growing divide within the Democratic Party over its stance toward Israel.

While Mamdani’s positions put him at odds with the Biden administration and pro-Israel voters, Jeffries and Hochul have both endorsed his mayoral campaign.

Jeffries, traditionally viewed as a reliable supporter of Israel, backed Mamdani despite the candidate’s history of protests against Democratic leadership. Hochul, who had previously criticized Mamdani’s rhetoric, later followed suit with her own endorsement.

The endorsements represent a striking political contradiction — two leading Democrats supporting a candidate who publicly opposed the president from their own party.

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Mamdani’s candidacy has drawn sharp criticism from Jewish organizations and moderate Democrats who view his policies as dangerous to the U.S.-Israel relationship.

His calls to reduce American military aid to Israel and his participation in anti-Israel demonstrations have raised concerns among New York’s large Jewish population.

For many observers, the support Mamdani has received from top Democrats reflects the growing influence of the party’s far-left faction. Critics argue that the endorsements signal a shift away from the party’s long-standing commitment to Israel as a key American ally.

The Biden administration has maintained its position that Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorism.

Mamdani, however, has continued to align himself with activists who oppose U.S. military assistance to the Israeli government and frame the conflict as one of oppression rather than defense.

Despite the controversy, Mamdani’s campaign has continued to gain traction among progressive circles. His endorsements from Jeffries and Hochul underscore the challenges facing Democratic leaders as they navigate tensions between moderate and socialist factions within the party.