Zohran Mamdani

Mamdani hands 9/11 ceremonial pen to lawyer who defended bin Laden ally

Kassem, a law professor at City University of New York (CUNY), served as the lawyer for multiple problematic individuals, including a close ally of Osama Bin Laden, Ahmed al-Darbi.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani enters for a press conference to ask for the release of Federal Counterterrorism Funding in New York City, US, September 1, 2026.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani enters for a press conference to ask for the release of Federal Counterterrorism Funding in New York City, US, September 1, 2026.

Mamdani says 9/11 docs should be released to the public, ahead of 25th anniversary of terror attack

Candace Owens speaking at a Turning Point USA event in Detroit, Michigan, June, 14, 2024; illustrative.

Political language has become a weapon against the truth and Israel - opinion

A member of the NYPD stands guard as people gather at the scene of an officer-involved shooting, in Times Square, New York City, US, August 31, 2026.

Times Square stabbing leaves woman dead, attacker dies after NYPD response


Iran hits Jordanian territory again in missile attack: Will Israel join the war?

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Lebanese army officers speak with villagers waiting to return to their homes at the entrance to Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, a village in southern Lebanon.

Mamdani admits he lacks authority to arrest PM Netanyahu, urges US to join ICC

Mamdani stated that he has “reviewed every avenue available” to determine whether the city could execute the ICC's arrest warrant if Netanyahu were to visit New York City.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers a speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America at City Hall in New York, NY, US, July 3, 2026.

US veteran identified as suspect who lit fire, set off fireworks outside ICE agency's office

Officials identified the suspect as Andrew Arrabaca, a 43-year-old US Army veteran living in Harlem, who also ignited fireworks and brought anti-ICE literature.

Law enforcement officers next to a cart, which according to the reports, was pushed by the suspect who deployed an incendiary deviceLaw enforcement officers work next to a cart, which according to the reports, was pushed by the suspect who deployed an incendiary device, New York,  July 20, 2026.

New York man in custody after incendiary device set off outside FBI, ICE offices

FBI headquarters at 26 Federal Plaza also houses an Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office and is just blocks from City Hall and federal courthouses.

Law enforcement personnel and investigators work outside 26 Federal Plaza, which houses the FBI’s New York City field office and the ICE field office, following reports that a person deployed an incendiary device in New York City, US, July 20, 2026.

Israel is mourning. Stop turning it into American political theater - opinion

Israel is not just another issue in American politics. It is not a convenient weapon for the Left or the Right. It is a living country in a dangerous region, surrounded by enemies.

 People protest demanding the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, in the southern Israeli city of Kiryat Malakhi, October 28, 2023

The answer to Mamdani’s Jew-hatred is more George Deeks - opinion

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city’s second-youngest mayor, sits at the opposite end of the spectrum from George Deek and preaches hate.

George Deek, appointed Thursday as Israel's first Christian-Arab ambassador. He will serve in Azerbaijan

Why distancing from Israel is becoming an asset for Democrats - analysis

As the comedian Bill Maher quipped last year, anti-Israel politics has become today’s Che Guevara T-shirt.

LEFT: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani rides a go-kart at Coney Island on July 13, 2026. RIGHT: US Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) speaks on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 22, 2024.

The new enemies of the ‘fair go’: Israel is a symbol in the battle for liberal values - opinion

Many commentators understandably focused on whether equating a Jewish organization with “monsters” echoed one of history’s oldest antisemitic tropes. The real issue is not the word but the vision.

President Isaac Herzog meets with Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, February 11, 2026.

New York hosted the world's war criminals for 80 years, but Mamdani only noticed the Jew - comment

If his principle is that New York City should enforce international criminal law against visiting heads of state, he owes the public the rest of his list. Right now, it has one name on it.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a primary-night watch party for NYC Congressional candidate Claire Valdez at 99 Scott Studio on June 23, 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani considers Netanyahu arrest ahead of UN General Assembly visit

The New York mayor said Netanyahu "belongs in the Hague" and aims to act in accordance with the International Criminal Court, though he's not sure he has the authority to issue the order to the NYPD.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outline the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, US, April 12, 2026.