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New Mayor's Statement on October 7 Sparks Outrage
The statement acknowledged the Israeli victims but heavily criticized Israel's actions in Gaza, alleging genocide and war crimes. Mamdani claimed over 74,000 Palestinians have been killed and condemned alleged Israeli actions, including bombings and aid denial.
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What happened
- 01The statement acknowledged Hamas's killing of over 1,100 Israelis and abduction of 251.
- 02It also accused Israel of a "devastating and ongoing genocide in Gaza" with over 74,000 Palestinian deaths.
- 03Mamdani claimed Israeli actions exacerbate suffering through bombings and aid denial.
- 04The statement criticized US federal government complicity via arms shipments.
- 05The controversial tweet received over 5 million views.
The statement concluded with a call for global change and an end to perceived complicity by the federal government.
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