{"id":2449918,"date":"2025-06-20T15:18:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T19:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stances-on-israel-strain-endorsement-agreement-with-mamdani-and-lander\/"},"modified":"2025-06-20T15:19:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T19:19:18","slug":"stances-on-israel-strain-endorsement-agreement-with-mamdani-and-lander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stances-on-israel-strain-endorsement-agreement-with-mamdani-and-lander\/","title":{"rendered":"Stances on Israel strain endorsement agreement with Mamdani and Lander"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fstances-on-israel-strain-endorsement-agreement-with-mamdani-and-lander%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2449918&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses the tension between New York state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani and City Comptroller Brad Lander, who cross-endorsed each other in their campaign for mayor, aiming to challenge frontrunner Andrew Cuomo. Their differing views on Israel have created complications in their partnership. Mamdani, a vocal anti-Israel advocate, supports the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement and has been criticized for endorsing the phrase &#8220;globalize the intifada,&#8221; wich is associated with violence against Israel. Lander identifies as a Zionist and has distanced himself from Mamdani&#8217;s views, highlighting concerns over the implications of such rhetoric on Jewish safety. Despite the disagreements, both candidates recognize the necessity of votes to succeed against Cuomo, as they navigate the complexities of New York City&#8217;s political landscape. The tensions surrounding their differing stances could perhaps alienate voters and impact their campaign dynamics as they continue their pursuit of the mayoral position.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Mamdani&rsquo;s Israel beliefs strain endorsement agreement with Brad Lander<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2153011\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Socialist New York state Assemblyman<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3448290\/nypd-zohran-mamdani-hate-crime-investigation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> Zohran Mamdani <\/a>and New York City Comptroller <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3445498\/brad-lander-new-york-mayor-candidate-arrested-ice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Brad Lander<\/a> cross-endorsed each other in the Democratic primary for mayor last week, hoping to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mamdani-and-lander-unite-against-cuomo-in-last-ditch-effort-to-beat-him-in-nyc-mayoral-democratic-primary\/\" title=\"... and ... unite against ... in last-ditch effort to beat him in NYC ...al Democratic primary\">beat front-runner<\/a> former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Their disagreement on one key issue appears to have created tension.<\/p>\n<p>Mamdani&rsquo;s staunch anti-Israel stances have conflicted with Lander, who is a self-professed Zionist. Mamdani, on the other hand, has been criticized for supporting the movement to boycott, divest, and sanction Israel, in addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3446813\/dan-goldman-zohran-mamdani-failing-condemn-phrase-globalize-the-intifada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">defending the phrase<\/a> &ldquo;globalize the intifada.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3448919\/democrat-jim-himes-praises-trump-two-week-deadline-iran-strikes\/\">Democrat Jim Himes given &#8216;comfort&#8217; by Trump&#8217;s two-week deadline on Iran strikes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3448587\/karen-read-case-county-district-attorney-race\/\">Karen Read case draws attention to county district attorney race<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3448821\/trump-special-prosecutor-investigate-2020-election-fraud\/\">Trump calls for special prosecutor to investigate 2020 election &#8216;fraud&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The word &ldquo;intifada&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/intifada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">refers<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/red-handed-china-used-trudeau-dads-motorcycle-diaries-knockoff-to-promote-justins-career\/\" title=\"\u2018Red-Handed\u2019: China Used Trudeau Dad\u2019s \u2018Motorcycle Diaries\u2019 Knockoff to Promote Justin\u2019s Career\">violent uprisings<\/a> against Israel, led by the United States-designated terrorist group Hamas, that resulted in thousands of deaths on both sides. The phrase &ldquo;globalize the intifada&rdquo; has been prominent at militant and at times violent anti-Israel demonstrations around the world, with many featuring pro-Hamas and antisemitic slogans or imagery.<\/p>\n<p>While the tensions are unlikely to jeopardize their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-navy-veterans-set-to-square-off-in-ny-district-22-house-race\/\" title=\"Two Navy Veterans Set to Square Off in NY District 22 House Race\">cross-endorsement<\/a>, they both need every vote they can get in their pursuit to beat Cuomo. This could show how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3444696\/breaking-down-nyc-ranked-choice-voting-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">New York City&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/adams-remains-frontrunner-in-wide-open-race-to-be-nycs-next-mayor-poll-shows\/\" title=\"Adams Remains Frontrunner In Wide-Open Race To Be NYC\u2019s Next ..., Poll Shows\">ranked choice voting system<\/a><\/a> can complicate politics.<\/p>\n<p>Lander, who is Jewish and recently drew national publicity for his arrest while trying to escort an immigrant out of court, said on Friday that he disagreed with Mamdani on Israel.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We do not agree on everything about Israel and Palestine, but I do believe that he will protect Jewish New Yorkers and our rights,&rdquo; he said. Lander also noted that he believed Mamdani had the decency for office, but Cuomo does not.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Brad Lander on why he ranked Zohran Mamdani second: <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We do not agree on everything about Israel and Palestine, but I do believe that he will protect Jewish New Yorkers and our rights.&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JoEw3Y3XNr\">pic.twitter.com\/JoEw3Y3XNr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jacob N. Kornbluh (@jacobkornbluh) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jacobkornbluh\/status\/1935735618023088150?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>Mamdani drew condemnation for his refusal to condemn the phrase, instead saying, &ldquo;What I hear in so many is a desperate desire for equality and equal rights in standing up for Palestinian human rights.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>While he didn&rsquo;t name Mamdani, Lander warned on Wednesday that the phrase is associated with violence against Jews. <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;When I hear the phrase &lsquo;globalize the Intifada,&rsquo; I say to people &hellip; maybe you don&rsquo;t mean to be saying it&rsquo;s open season on Jews everywhere in the world, but that&rsquo;s what I hear. And I&rsquo;d like to hear that from other people,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jacobkornbluh\/status\/1935695698244370706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">he said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Cuomo, Jewish Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY), and the U.S. Holocaust Museum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3446813\/dan-goldman-zohran-mamdani-failing-condemn-phrase-globalize-the-intifada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">blasted Mamdani directly <\/a>for justifying the phrase. Cuomo said Mamdani&rsquo;s interpretation of the phrase &ldquo;is not only wrong &mdash; it is dangerous.&rdquo; Goldman said if Mamdani is unwilling to condemn the phrase, he is &ldquo;unfit to lead&rdquo; the city.<\/p>\n<p>Mamdani reacted emotionally when asked about his comments on the phrase that&rsquo;s been condemned for its association with terrorism and violence against Jews, pointing to hateful comments he&rsquo;s received.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I get messages that say, &lsquo;The only good Muslim is a dead Muslim,&rsquo;&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I get threats on my life, on the people that I love, and I try not to talk about it &hellip; antisemitism is such a real issue in this city, and it has been hard to see it weaponized by candidates who do not seem to have any sincere interest in tackling it but rather using it as a pretext to make political points,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p>The New York City Police Department announced an investigation on Thursday into threats made against Mamdani. Mayoral candidates, including Cuomo and Lander, slammed the threats.<\/p>\n<p>While Mamdani&rsquo;s liberal movement on affordability has found traction in the city and has made him unexpectedly close with Cuomo, his stances on Israel and failure to condemn &ldquo;globalize the intifada&rdquo; could alienate Lander and other voters in New York.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3434519\/who-is-zohran-mamdani-socialist-candidate-eric-adams-nyc-mayor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">WHO IS ZOHRAN MAMDANI, THE SOCIALIST CANDIDATE CHALLENGING ERIC ADAMS TO BE NYC MAYOR?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jacobkornbluh\/status\/1935384827991150602\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Last month\">Last month<\/a>, Lander explained why he felt &ldquo;globalize the intifada&rdquo; was not the best choice of phrase for those who genuinely meant it well.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If you say &lsquo;globalize the Intifada,&rsquo; you are at the very least, playing with vague language and leaving it unclear,&rdquo; whether you mean to support Palestinian human rights or to commit &ldquo;violence against Israelis or Jews.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2153011\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2153011\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mamdani&#8217;s views on Israel create tension with Lander&#8217;s endorsement<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2449919,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/brad-lander.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[5877,13348,4671,56552],"class_list":["post-2449918","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-agreement","tag-endorsement","tag-israel","tag-mamdani"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/brad-lander.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2449918","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2449918"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2449918\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2449922,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2449918\/revisions\/2449922"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2449919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2449918"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2449918"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2449918"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}