Zohran Mamdani Won’t Call On Hamas To Disarm And Relinquish Power In Gaza

Democratic New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday declined to say Hamas should disarm and relinquish power following President Donald Trump’s peace deal between Israel and the terrorist organization.

The broader 20-point peace agreement mandates Hamas permanently disarm and cede control of Gaza. MacCallum asked Mamdani twice on “The Story with Martha MacCallum” if Hamas should adhere to those terms, but he did not directly answer her queries.

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“Do you believe that Hamas should lay down their weapons and leave the leadership in Gaza?” MacCallum asked.

“I believe that any future here in New York City is one that we have to make sure that’s affordable for all,” Mamdani answered. “And as it pertains to Israel and Palestine that we have to ensure that there is peace. And that is the future we have to fight for.”

MacCallum repeated her question.

“But you won’t say that Hamas should lay down their arms and give up leadership in Gaza?” she asked.

“I don’t have opinions about the future of Hamas and Israel beyond the question of justice and safety and the fact that anything has to abide by international law,” Mamdani said. “And that applies to Hamas, that applies to the Israeli military. It applies to anyone you could ask me about.”

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