A recent poll suggests that NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is more popular than the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu. The survey by AP-NORC was conducted among Jews based in the US. Previously, the NYC Mayor’s views on Israel were questioned in the media. Mamdani received criticism for asserting that he does not support nations that privilege one religion over another, such as Israel.
The AP-NORC survey found Mamdani at 44% favorable and Netanyahu at 32%
Recently, a poll was conducted by AP-NORC, which revealed that Zohran Mamdani ranks above Benjamin Netanyahu among US Jews.
The survey studied the views of 1,022 Jewish adults held between June 11 and June 17. Upon completion, the study showed that a significant number of respondents favored Mamdani despite his stance on Israel. The findings revealed that around 44 percent of American Jews like the NYC Mayor. On the other hand, 39 percent of them don’t prefer him.
When the survey asked about Netanyahu, only 32 percent of American Jews were in favor of the Israeli Prime Minister. Around 59 percent of US Jews don’t view Netanyahu positively.
The poll results follow Mamdani’s recent remarks regarding Israel. Last year, while speaking on Fox 5 Show, Good Day New York, Mamdani refused to support Israel as a “Jewish state.” He said he wasn’t “comfortable” showing his support for a nation that follows a single religion. He further added that he believes every country in the world should move toward equality.
Based on a report by AP News, in June this year, Mamdani also snubbed a parade honoring Israel in NYC. He then stated that he had already shared his thoughts on attending the Israel Day parade and was unwilling to be part of it. However, the mayor did wish for the parade to be conducted “peacefully.”
