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It also highlights his father’s anti-Israel record as a professor at Columbia University and names several controversial figures and organizations that have aligned themselves with Mamdani’s campaign.
According to the report, Mamdani has repeatedly refused to condemn one of the most inflammatory phrases used by anti-Israel activists: “globalize the intifada.”
“He has repeatedly declined to condemn the slogan ‘globalize the intifada,’ ignoring the fact that the word ‘intifada’ is synonymous with terror attacks, suicide bombings, and incitement to kill Jews,”
the report states.
When pressed on the issue, Mamdani reportedly said he would merely “discourage” others from using the phrase — a response that critics say falls far short of a clear moral stance.
The ISGAP analysis accuses Mamdani of “downplaying” the October 7 Hamas attacks — one of the most brutal massacres of Jewish civilians in modern times — while labeling Israel’s response as “genocide.” The report also exposes Mamdani’s push for a radical bill that would punish New York charities that provide any form of support to Israel.
That position has stunned even some progressives, who see the proposal as an attack on free speech and religious organizations.
Mamdani’s controversies don’t stop there. Just last month, he sparked national outrage after posing for a smiling photo with Brooklyn Imam Siraj Wahhaj — a cleric who defended convicted terrorists and supported the mastermind of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. The image quickly spread across social media, leaving many New Yorkers questioning Mamdani’s judgment and allegiances.
“The normalization of antisemitism and anti-democratic rhetoric is now mainstream,”
Small warned. “The radical left, the extreme right and radical political Islam are undermining democratic norms — and using antisemitism as a political weapon.”
He added that words matter, especially when they come from public officials:
“It is essential to understand that words and ideas lead to action. The antisemitic discourse of Mamdani will inevitably lead to increased hate and violence.”
Hundreds of rabbis have already spoken out against Mamdani, publicly urging New Yorkers to reject his candidacy. In a recent joint statement, Jewish leaders declared that Americans “cannot remain silent” in the face of rising antisemitism and extremism.
Yet despite the uproar, Mamdani continues to enjoy strong support among far-left activists and younger voters who have embraced his populist message. His campaign, built on socialist policies and anti-establishment rhetoric, has gained traction with those frustrated by New York’s skyrocketing costs and political gridlock.
“There are significant levels of economic, social and political marginalization in New York and throughout the nation,”
Small observed. “People are frustrated as their needs are not being met. In stressful times, populism and extremism become more appealing. Mamdani appears to be addressing the disenfranchised, especially the young. He gives fantastical policies that are appealing, yet will be impossible to deliver.”
As New Yorkers prepare to cast their ballots, voters are now forced to weigh whether Mamdani’s radical past and refusal to condemn extremism make him unfit to lead the largest city in America. The ISGAP report serves as a stark reminder of how ideology can shape governance — and how dangerous it can be when hate becomes part of the political platform.
In a race that could redefine New York’s political landscape, one thing is certain: Zohran Mamdani’s past is catching up with him at the worst possible moment.
