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Brad Lander: “I think Hamas committed an act of genocidal terrorism on…”

Featuring: Brad Lander, Democratic | New York City Comptroller

Dem candidate Brad Lander on why he calls himself a 'liberal Zionist'

Published July 10, 2026 | Video Starts at 04:52

If you were asked, what would you do in response, what would you have done? I mean, let me first clarify. I think Hamas committed an act of genocidal terrorism on October 7th. And there had to be a response. I mean, priority one should have been return of the hostages, getting them back to their families. And. (04:52–04:57)

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