Mamdani escalates feud with Netanyahu, faces antisemitism accusations

‘The Faulkner Focus’ panelists Melissa DeRosa and Luke Ball discuss the antisemitism accusations facing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani after his recent comments on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's declaration labeling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a 'war criminal' has ignited widespread criticism. Prominent figures like former Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Danny Danon condemn Mamdani's remarks, accusing him of promoting antisemitism. This controversy unfolds as the Anti-Defamation League reports a staggering 480% increase in antisemitic incidents in New York City over the last decade, with 1,160 incidents in 2025 alone.