Rabbis Demand Zohran Mamdani Apology

Over 700 rabbis from across the United States have signed an open letter demanding that United States — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani apologize for calling the AIPAC (AIPAC) 'monsters' and accusing them of using 'millions in dark money' to preserve their power. The letter, organized by Israel — Jewish Majority and its executive director Dan Schulman, argues that Mamdani's rhetoric is dehumanizing and dangerous, especially given a rise in antisemitic attacks. Mamdani defended his comments by stating he was quoting Antonio Gramsci and that the term 'monsters' referred to all super PACs preventing a 'new world.' The controversy has drawn condemnation from mainstream Jewish organizations like the Anti-Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee, who warn against the normalization of anti-Zionist language and its potential to endanger American Jews. A poll commissioned by Israel — Jewish Majority found that most Jewish United States — New York City voters believe the normalization of anti-Zionism fuels antisemitism.