More than 1,100 signatures, including over 300 from families of 9/11 victims, have been collected demanding that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani be prevented from attending the central 25th anniversary ceremony, citing his controversial statements and ties to Islamist elements who reportedly praised the attacks. Despite the petition, Mamdani's associates say he intends to attend.
The petition campaign, first reported Sunday, has gathered over 1,100 signatures, including more than 300 from families of 9/11 victims. The organizers demand that Mayor Mamdani be barred from the central ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks, citing his past controversial statements and his ties with Islamist elements who reportedly said the attacks 'came to the US.' Mamdani's camp has indicated he still plans to attend.
Mamdani, a progressive Democrat and mayoral candidate, has been at the center of a series of controversies over his stance on Israel and his associations. As The Zioneer has reported, Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis has called him an 'antisemite,' and his foreign affairs chief was reportedly involved in planning a meeting with Iran's UN ambassador, which was blocked by the US. The petition adds a new dimension to the public debate over Mamdani's eligibility to represent New York on a national stage.
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