Mamdani says he'll recognize Israel 'not as Jewish state,' claims genocide in Gaza during debate
Mamdani also stated that he believed Hamas should lay down their arms, saying "a ceasefire means ceasing fire."
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Former US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton applauds Trump for peace deal for Gaza
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California creates new office to combat antisemitism in public schools
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Witkoff family threatens ‘NYT’ with defamation suit
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Trump calls for Chicago mayor, Illinois governor to be jailed
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Jewish groups oppose Trump’s pick of Kuwait envoy over antisemitism concerns
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