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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

New York Mayor Criticizes US, Israel Over Taxpayer Funds

New York City Mayor Zahran Mamdani criticized Israel and the U.S. administration for allegedly spending taxpayer money on "war crimes and genocide" instead of public services. He spoke during a celebration of Democratic midterm election victories.

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What happened

  1. 01New York Mayor Zahran Mamdani criticized Israel and the U.S. administration for spending taxpayer money on alleged war crimes.
  2. 02Mamdani stated voters rejected politicians prioritizing "war crimes and genocide" over public services.
  3. 03He specifically criticized U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance's call for a two-year waiting period.
  4. 04The mayor argued working citizens cannot wait years for basic needs like rent and food.
  5. 05Mamdani's remarks were made during a speech celebrating Democratic midterm election wins.

Mamdani also rebuked U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance for suggesting citizens wait two years for the administration to fulfill its promises.

Translated and summarized by baba from Alarab, the latest report. Read Alarab’s original

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