Mayor Eric Adams painted an alarming picture of his city under his successor, Zohran Mamdani, saying, “If I were a Jewish New Yorker, I’d be concerned about my children.” Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Israel-Gaza War (2023- )”
If Elected, How Might Mamdani Use Mayoral Power in Ways That Affect Israel?
By Gotham Rex on October 31, 2025
Zohran Mamdani’s opposition to Israel’s treatment of Palestinians could influence New York City’s investments, his appointees and city policing tactics. Source: New York Times
Adams condemned an anti-Israel art exhibit. His subtext seemed to be the mayoral race.
By Gotham Rex on October 30, 2025
Source: New York Times
Far From Gaza, a Palestinian Enclave Thrives, Even as War Feels Near
By Gotham Rex on October 19, 2025
Fifteen miles west of Manhattan, in Paterson, N.J., a community is directly, and often painfully, connected to a conflict half a world away. Source: New York Times
7 Takeaways From the First N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on October 16, 2025
Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa sparred over serious topics like the Israel-Hamas war and President Trump, and more curious subjects like parade attendance. Source: New York Times
On Fox News, Mamdani Speaks Directly to Trump: I Won’t Be a Mayor Like Adams
By Gotham Rex on October 15, 2025
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, defended his positions while parrying questions about the Israel-Gaza war. Source: New York Times
Cheering Crowds Greet Palestinian Prisoners Freed by Israel
By Gotham Rex on October 13, 2025
“We were happy for our prisoners — and for the Israelis, too,” one Gaza resident said. “We love peace and the truce.” Source: New York Times
New Yorkers Observe Oct. 7 Anniversary With Eye Toward Peace Talks
By Gotham Rex on October 7, 2025
People gathered in remembrance of hostages held by Hamas and in protest of Israel’s destructive campaign in Gaza as negotiators discussed a possible agreement to end the war. Source: New York Times
Oct. 7 Anniversary Arrives During Heated Final Stretch of Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on October 7, 2025
Both Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo planned to attend events marking the anniversary of the Hamas attacks and honoring the victims. Source: New York Times
Judge Rejects Trump’s Argument and Throws Out Suit Against U.N. Agency
By Gotham Rex on October 2, 2025
Survivors of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel accused the United Nations Relief and Works Agency of helping fund Hamas. The federal judge in Manhattan found that the agency has immunity. Source: New York Times
U.S. Sues Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Who Protested Outside Synagogue
By Gotham Rex on September 29, 2025
The Justice Department sued participants in a confrontation at a New Jersey synagogue that devolved into violence. An official said there might be more such cases to come. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Attends Netanyahu’s United Nations Speech as Mamdani Rebukes It
By Gotham Rex on September 26, 2025
Mayor Eric Adams and Zohran Mamdani had starkly different responses to the Israeli prime minister’s visit to the U.N., which drew thousands of protesters. Source: New York Times
Thousands Protest Netanyahu’s U.N. Speech in NYC
By Gotham Rex on September 26, 2025
Demonstrators gathered early on Friday in Times Square before making their way across town to the United Nations building. Source: New York Times
For Zohran Mamdani, Judaism’s Holiest Days Present a Test
By Gotham Rex on September 22, 2025
Mr. Mamdani intends to appear at explicitly Jewish spaces during the High Holy Days, seeking to bridge a divide with some Jewish voters as he runs for mayor. Source: New York Times
Charges Dropped Against Man Who Was Beaten at Egypt’s U.N. Mission
By Gotham Rex on September 18, 2025
Yasin El Sammak was whipped by a guard, taken down and strangled with his kaffiyeh, his father said. Then, he and his brother were charged by the New York City police. Source: New York Times