NYC Mayor Mamdani: Jews Not Responsible for Israel's Actions

New York City Mayor Zuhairah Mamdani stated that Jewish residents of the city are not responsible for the actions of the state of Israel. Mamdani, speaking on comedian Theo Von's podcast, expressed pride in New York City being the most Jewish city in the United States, emphasizing that "no Jewish person in New York City is responsible for the actions of the state of Israel." He suggested that accountability should lie with decision-makers, specifically naming the Prime Minister and the state of Israel, and also with American taxpayers given the substantial financial and military aid provided to Israel. Mamdani also commented on a speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the UN, suggesting that if he were in Netanyahu's position, he would discuss other topics. Mamdani recounted that while he was meeting with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, he was informed of Netanyahu's UN remarks. When asked if he felt personally attacked by Netanyahu, Mamdani responded that such statements are an attempt to deflect responsibility and turn the issue into a personal dispute, asserting that the matter is about Netanyahu being the "architect of genocide." Mamdani added sarcastically that if he were the architect of genocide, he would likely talk about anything else.