A touching video from Gaza has gone viral on X, showing a young Palestinian boy celebrating the victory of Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected Mayor of New York City. Locals affectionately nicknamed the child the “Little Zohran Mamdani of Gaza,” turning a modest neighbourhood moment into a symbol of pride and representation.

The widely shared clip shows the boy, dressed smartly with a mock beard drawn on his face to mimic Mamdani’s trademark look, stepping out of a makeshift tent as a crowd cheers and lifts him onto their shoulders. Set against the backdrop of Gaza’s devastation, the joyful scene has struck an emotional chord across social media.

The caption reads:

“Meet the Little Zohran Mamdani of Gaza. His name is Taim, and he said he wants to be just like you. Everyone is celebrating

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