Mamdani’s ‘deranged’ Israel take resurfaces as he targets Netanyahu

A resurfaced 2023 clip of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani describing Israel as "an idea" is drawing renewed criticism online this week, as his rhetoric toward the Jewish state faces fresh scrutiny amid his latest clash with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

"For so many people, Israel is a not a place. It is not the country, it's an idea," Mamdani said in 2023 while on the "Here & Everywhere: The Solidarity Roundtables" podcast.

"And you see that in many politicians'...