Daijiworld Media Network - Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Nov 9: The election of Zohran Mamdani as the next Mayor of New York City has triggered unease across Israel, with many expressing concern over his pro-Palestinian stance, a rarity in mainstream U.S. politics.

Israelis across political lines fear Mamdani’s victory — in a city with the world’s second-largest Jewish population — could signal a shift in U.S.-Israel relations. The fact that nearly one-third of Jewish voters backed Mamdani added to the shock.

“Very bad. For the Jews, for Israel, for everyone, it’s very bad,” said Hana Jaeger, a Jerusalem resident, reacting to the news.

Though Mamdani’s campaign focused on local issues like affordable housing and childcare, Israelis have zeroed in on his strong criticism of Israel’s actions in

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