The Islamist capture of New York

The Islamist Capture of New York

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Political Shift in New York

The victory of New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral election was widely predicted by opinion polls. However, its implications for America could be profound. Mamdani’s agenda is seen as potentially damaging to the city, with concerns about the failure of his ambitious spending plans.

Concerns Over Antisemitism

Mamdani’s antisemitic views and hostility toward Israel present a serious threat to New York’s Jewish community. More broadly, his election represents a significant strategic win for the Islamic world in its struggle against the West.

Reactions from the Islamic World

Muslim activists celebrate Mamdani’s success as conquering New York — the city with the largest Jewish population outside Israel — for Islam.
They connect his victory directly to the recent escalation in their campaign against the Jewish world.
This campaign has intensified over the past two years, fueled by Israel’s defensive war against Hamas in Gaza.
Qatari journalists, according to MEMRI reports, praised Mamdani’s election as a result of the terrorist attacks in southern Israel in October.

“Mamdani’s victory was the outcome of the terrorist attacks in southern Israel on Oct.” — MEMRI report

Author’s summary: The election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City mayor marks a pivotal moment with significant geopolitical and social consequences, reflecting growing tensions between Islamic activism and the Jewish community.

Israel National News — 2025-11-06