Mamdani has previously called for boycotting Israel but has been evasive on the campaign trail when asked whether he would seek to have the city join the boycott.

Zohran Mamdani, backed by Democratic Socialists, defends BDS support and critiques Israel, sparking debate in New York City's mayoral race and among Jewish groups.

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez endorses Democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani the day after Mamdani refused to say he supports Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state in a debate with other mayoral candidates.