A pro-Palestinian activist yelled at New York City Democratic Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for "hypocrisy" for holding the stances of "Free Palestine" and also "Israel has a right to exist," according to footage that spread across social media on Monday.
"What do you say about politicians who constantly reaffirm Israel's right to exist, because people like me get attacked for standing up for Palestine, and you are defending Israel's right to exist!" the activist yells at the beginning of the video.
"My family is in Palestine right now, constantly under attack, and you're saying both free Palestine and Israel has the right to exist," he continued.
"Don't be hypocritical. It [Israel] does not have the right to exist. It's not your land to say that Israel has the right to exist," the activist concluded before walking off.
Has Mamdani said that Israel has a right to exist?
Previously, Mamdani has said in a mayoral debate that he affirms Israel's right to exist as a state with equal rights, but would not specify it as a Jewish state.
While the identity of the activist is not confirmed, many users across social media have suggested that it was Anas Saleh, 25, from Staten Island.
Saleh was arrested last June after storming into a New York subway car along with other anti-Israel protesters and demanding "Zionists raise their hands,' and saying this is their chance to "get out."
Saleh's X profile contains multiple posts slamming Mamdani for his stance on the Israel/Palestine despite his refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state.