mayor of new york city Zoran Mamdani He expressed support for his wife, Rama Duwaji, when asked about her social media interactions with certain pro-Palestinian posts on Instagram.
Duwaji, an illustrator and animator, expressed her approval by liking a post slamming the “military occupation.” Israel In Gaza. The post, shared by @theslowfactory on October 7, 2023, described Hamas’ attacks on Israel as “breaking down the walls of apartheid” and highlighted long-standing blockades and human rights abuses in the region.
The post featured photos of bulldozers removing barriers Israel-Gaza At the border, there was another photo of Palestinians celebrating aboard a captured IDF vehicle.
The post and Duvaji’s involvement were highlighted in a recent article by the pro-Israel outlet Jewish Insider, which also noted other pro-Palestinian posts Duvaji Used to like it.
Mamdani calls wife ‘the love of my life’
Mamdani was asked about the report at a recent press conference. In response, he said: “My wife is the love of my life and she is also a private person with no official role in my campaign or City Hall.”
He went on to say that he had a responsibility to take responsibility for his “ideas, policies and decisions.”
Zohran Mamdani’s social media activity
Duvaji interacts on Instagram through her personal account, where she often shares her artwork and expresses her support for Palestine.
Shortly after October 7, Duwaj reportedly liked more posts with the slogan “River to Sea,” which some interpreted as a call for the elimination of Israel, while others interpreted it as a call for the liberation of Palestine.
Mamdani’s His stance on the conflict between Israel and Gaza came under intense scrutiny during last year’s mayoral campaign. He condemned Israel’s actions and called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “war criminal” and promised to arrest him if he visited New York City.
However, he maintained that he is committed to ensuring that the city remains a safe environment for all Jewish New Yorkers, free of anti-Semitism.
