New York State Assemblymember and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani criticized Israel over the killing of Ahmed Wishah, an al-Jazeera journalist whom the IDF says was a Hamas sniper operative, according to a report circulated on Telegram. Mamdani described Wishah as a journalist, the source says.
New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani — who is also a candidate in the 2025 New York City mayoral election — criticized Israel over the killing of Ahmed Wishah, an al-Jazeera journalist. The IDF has identified Wishah as a Hamas sniper operative who used his media credentials as cover; his funeral was held on Sunday. Mamdani's remarks were posted on social media and reported by an unnamed the source. Mamdani, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, has previously drawn criticism for describing AIPAC and its supporters as "monsters" and for campaigning with a social media influencer accused of expressing support for Hamas. The report does not provide a direct quote or the exact platform where Mamdani made his statement.
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