Overview

• Mamdani secured the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor after a competitive ranked-choice primary on June 24.
• He maintained that ‘Globalize the intifada’ represents a call for equality and Palestinian human rights rather than global violence.
• The Holocaust Memorial Museum condemned his justification of the slogan, warning that its usage by pro-terrorist groups blurs lines between peaceful protest and violent incitement.
• His stance earned him endorsements from progressives such as Senators Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
• Observers say the dispute reveals deepening divides over Israel-Palestine issues within the Democratic Party, even at the municipal level.