Zohran Mamdani is a Ugandan-born Muslim American politician, outspoken supporter of Palestine, and the new Mayor of New York City. His victory there is a symbolic moment that reflects a deeper shift in American awareness toward global justice, especially the Palestinian cause.

A repost from 13 November 2025

For many Palestinians, especially in Gaza and the West Bank, Mamdani’s win was no ordinary event. They felt that someone far beyond their closed borders and barbed wires was carrying their voice to one of the world’s greatest cities.

This connection came not only from his religion or immigrant background, but from his moral and political clarity: his firm rejection of the genocide in Gaza, his call for the application of international law, and his courage in confronting pro-Israel lobbying groups. All this made him a symbol of human solidarity and an inspiration to millions who still believe in justice in a world ruled by power and money.

At the centre of Mamdani’s campaign was his focus on addressing the economic struggles of New York’s working class and immigrant communities, in a city where living costs continue to rise and inequality grows rapidly. He promised rent freezes, free bus services, and expanded childcare programs — policies aimed at protecting and empowering the most vulnerable.

But for Palestinians, especially those in the blockaded Gaza Strip, Mamdani’s economic message sounded deeply familiar. The fight against poverty and financial monopoly in New York echoes their own struggle against the Israeli economic blockade. Just as Mamdani challenges monopolies that control American cities, Palestinians resist an economic system that denies them growth and independence.

A Palestinian activist wrote on X: “Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York is a victory for the blood of the martyrs in Gaza and Lebanon, because it is a victory for the idea of justice itself.”

For many, Mamdani is not only an American politician, but a partner in the human struggle against economic and political oppression.

Since the start of Israel’s war on Gaza in October 2023, Mamdani has stood out for his clear and fearless position, describing the........

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