New York City’s first Muslim mayor holds a uniquely powerful position.

For many, Zohran Mamdani is not just a politician – he’s a symbol. A lens. A reference point for understanding Islam.

That kind of visibility matters. So do the messages that come with it.

That’s why his persistent, highly public criticism of Israel stands out. It’s not the criticism itself – debate is healthy. The issue is the pattern: the consistency, the repetition, and the absence of balance. Again and again, Israel is the focus,........

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