In New York City mayoral debate, Mamdani is again pressed on Israel and Hamas

New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani was repeatedly questioned about his positions on Israel and Hamas during a televised debate. His opponent, former governor Andrew Cuomo, accused Mamdani of not denouncing Hamas or the phrase "globalise the intifada." Backed by pro-Israel lobbying groups, Cuomo demanded that Mamdani recognize Israel as a "Jewish state." Despite these attacks on his foreign policy views, pre-debate polls indicated Mamdani held a commanding lead in the race.