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Zohran Mamdani: “I've called [Hamas] a terrorist group. They committed a…”

Featuring: Zohran Mamdani, Democratic | Mayor of New York City

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Zohran Mamdani Live on 1010 WINS

Published | Video Starts at 15:26

Because we are a people that understand that the value of the city comes from the people that call it home. Is in your characterization of Hamas, a militant organization or a terrorist group? I've called [Hamas] a terrorist group. They committed a horrific war crime. And do you believe that Israel has a right to exist as a Jewish state? I've said that Israel has a right to exist. I have not said as a Jewish state. (15:26–15:30)

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Asserts that Hamas is a terrorist group and committed a war crime.

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