Zohran Mamdani Demands Defunding of 'Israeli Settler Violence' at 2023 Rally

Call to Defund Settler Violence

• 📣 Zohran Mamdani passionately called for an end to New York State's subsidy of "settler crimes."
• 🗣️ He led chants of "not on our dime" at a rally in Midtown Manhattan in July 2023.

Consistency in Progressive Values

• 💡 Mamdani spoke about growing up hearing the term "Progressive Palestine" but observing an inconsistency in how universal rights were applied.
• ⚖️ He noted that politicians he admired would speak of universal rights but draw a line when it came to Palestinians.
• 🎤 Mamdani stated that when he decided to run for office, he was advised to keep his thoughts on Palestine private if he wanted to win.

Commitment to Justice

• ✅ Upon being elected and reelected, Mamdani has continued to speak about the need to stand up consistently for justice for everyone, whether in "Historia or in Palestine."
• 📢 He directly addressed the audience, stating, "You're funding the problem."