Mamdani marks first Oct. 7 anniversary as mayor with statement blasting Israel's war in Gaza as genocide — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mamdani-marks-first-oct-7-anniversary-as-mayor-with-statement-blasting-israel-s-war-in-gaza-as-genocideContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Mamdani Oct. 7 Statement Calling Gaza War Genocide Sparks Outragehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mamdani-marks-first-oct-7-anniversary-as-mayor-with-statement-blasting-israel-s-war-in-gaza-as-genocidehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mamdani-marks-first-oct-7-anniversary-as-mayor-with-statement-blasting-israel-s-war-in-gaza-as-genocide#u117944Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:32:58 +0000New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the anniversary of the October 7 attacks with a statement that blasted Israel's military actions in Gaza as a genocide. The mayor's remarks also cited war crimes, occupation, and apartheid, drawing immediate outrage and widespread backlash from Jewish leaders. Concurrently, anti-Israel demonstrations and rallies occurred across the United States, including a chaotic peace vigil in Union Square that attracted both pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian protesters shouting at the mayor.Why it mattersThe messaging surrounding the October 7 anniversary