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Bill Maher mocks Mamdani for being 'tone deaf' criticizing Israel in Oct. 7 tribute
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Comedian Bill Maher criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his statement on the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack, particularly condemning Mamdani’s focus on Israel’s actions in Gaza.
- Mamdani’s statement described the ongoing suffering of Palestinians, accusing Israel of genocide and war crimes, and criticized U.S. government complicity in arms shipments to Israel.
- Maher mocked Mamdani’s past as a rapper and accused him of deflecting blame onto Israel, while Mamdani also faced scrutiny for dining at a Palestinian restaurant linked to controversial menu language.
- Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff argued that Maher’s criticism might politically benefit Mamdani by energizing his base and portraying him as a fighter on key campaign issues related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Fox News Digital sought comment from Mamdani’s administration but received no immediate response.
