A statement by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani that recognized three years since Hamas' "horrific" attack on Israel — and criticized Israel's "ongoing genocide" in Gaza — has drawn fury from some Democrats.

Mamdani is a longtime critic of Israel and has been especially fervent in decrying its treatment of Palestinians since the 2023 attack. But his anniversary statement garnered particularly pointed pushback because of its timing, with critics arguing Wednesday was the kind of occasion when elected leaders should avoid divisiveness.

Several Democratic lawmakers blasted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday for his statement on the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel — which focused primarily on condemning Israel, the war in Gaza and Jerusalem’s alleged “ongoing genocide” and “apartheid.”

New York’s mayor marked the third anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel on Wednesday with a statement that has sparked backlash among some Jewish leaders.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Oct. 7 anniversary post accused Israel of genocide, drawing a sharp rebuke from UN Ambassador Danny Danon.

Rabbi Dov Lando’s comments expose tensions over Zionism, conscription and Netanyahu’s ultra-Orthodox allies.

Israel hopes to begin filing indictments during the first half of 2027 against terrorists accused of participating in the October 7 massacre, but serious staffing and logistical problems could delay the unprecedented proceedings,