--- title: "NYC Mayor Mamdani Commemorates Oct. 7 Anniversary, Criticizes Israel's Gaza Actions" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/nyc-mayor-mamdani-commemorates-oct-7-anniversary-criticizes-israels-gaza-actions" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/nyc-mayor-mamdani-commemorates-oct-7-anniversary-criticizes-israels-gaza-actions" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/nyc-mayor-mamdani-commemorates-oct-7-anniversary-criticizes-israels-gaza-actions.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/nyc-mayor-mamdani-commemorates-oct-7-anniversary-criticizes-israels-gaza-actions" category: "Politics" area: "Middle East" published: "2026-10-07T15:46:39.301Z" source_reported: "2026-10-07T15:15:18.000Z" updated: "2026-10-07T18:15:17.563Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 61 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-07T18:15:17.396518+00:00" --- # NYC Mayor Mamdani Commemorates Oct. 7 Anniversary, Criticizes Israel's Gaza Actions *Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a statement marking the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, detailing suffering and accusing Israel of ongoing actions in Gaza.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to named body, with figures and dates specified, but relies on anonymous sourcing for some details. - Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Quotes affected parties, states what happens next, and separates fact from comment. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises more than the body delivers, with mild emphasis and some loaded adjectives. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a statement commemorating the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre. - Mamdani stated that the suffering did not begin or end on October 7, but continued through Israel's actions in Gaza. - He claimed Israel's actions in Gaza have killed more than 74,000 Palestinians, including 21,000 children. - Mamdani also alleged that more than 1,400 Palestinians have been killed since a ceasefire. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre with a statement that acknowledged the Hamas attack and the Israeli lives lost, while also criticizing Israel's subsequent military actions in Gaza. Mamdani stated that the suffering did not begin or end on October 7, but continued through Israel's "devastating, ongoing genocide in Gaza." Mamdani claimed that Israel's actions in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of more than 74,000 Palestinians, including 21,000 children. He further alleged that over 1,400 Palestinians have been killed since a ceasefire. Mamdani also stated that New Yorkers' tax dollars fund these actions, which he described as war crimes. He called for an end to a world where occupation and apartheid continue and where war crimes are met with impunity, also condemning continued US military support for Israel. ## Disagreement on the number of Israelis killed on October 7 Official Israeli figures state that over 1,200 Israelis were murdered during the massacre. Mamdani's statement, as reported by The Jerusalem Post and abc 7 NY, claimed that Hamas killed more than 1,100 Israelis and abducted 251 others on October 7. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated reports carried this story. The centre-rated reports included Mamdani's specific figures for Palestinian deaths in Gaza, stating that more than 74,000 Palestinians, including 21,000 children, had been killed. They also included his allegation that over 1,400 Palestinians had died since a ceasefire. The right-rated reports did not mention these specific figures for Palestinian casualties or the number of deaths since a ceasefire. ## Who covered it Shares of the 35 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 11% (4) - Centre: 20% (7) - Right: 69% (24) 9 of 44 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-07T18:15:17.396518+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 11 times; 2 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-07T18:30:41.868Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated outlets reported that New York City Mayor Mamdani marked the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. They stated he called the war in Gaza "genocide," "apartheid," and "war crimes." These reports noted his criticism of Israel's government regarding the conflict. - The digests mentioned Mamdani has tried to balance support for Palestinian rights with his role as mayor. One report highlighted that Mamdani's message drew criticism from both the left and the right. - None of the left-rated digests mentioned the specific number of people killed in the October 7 attacks. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports led on Mayor Zohran Mamdani's statement commemorating the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. These reports included Mamdani's claims that suffering continued through Israel's actions in Gaza, which he described as genocide. They also carried his figures for Palestinian deaths, stating that more than 74,000 Palestinians, including 21,000 children, had been killed. The centre-rated reports noted Mamdani's allegation that over 1,400 Palestinians had died since a ceasefire. The Jerusalem Post and abc 7 NY, which provided full reports, included Mamdani's condemnation of war crimes and US complicity, as well as his call to fight for a world with freedom, safety, and dignity. The Jerusalem Post also reported on the condemnation of Mamdani's statement by Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, who accused him of attempting to turn the anniversary into a propaganda attack against Israel. abc 7 NY included a statement from the ADL accusing Mamdani of 'weaponizing a day meant for mourning'. ### Right - The right-rated reports focused on Mayor Zohran Mamdani's criticism of Israel on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. Many headlines described his statement as an attack on Israel, using terms such as 'genocide,' 'war crimes,' and 'apartheid.' The Gateway Pundit described Mamdani's statement as 'disgusting' and accused him of 'Jew-hate.' The Jewish Chronicle reported that Mamdani condemned 'apartheid' in his statement. The Media Line highlighted Mamdani's accusations of Israeli 'genocide' and 'apartheid.' VINnews reported that Mamdani used the anniversary to accuse Israel of war crimes and blame the US for supporting them. Arutz Sheva stated that Mamdani used the anniversary to attack Israel. The Washington Examiner reported Mamdani calling out Israel's 'genocide' in Gaza. Twitchy noted that Mamdani faced backlash for his post. WRGB reported that Mamdani's statement drew backlash for calling Israel's Gaza war 'genocide.' RedState's headline stated Mamdani 'Spits on October 7 Victims to Demonize Israel.' **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - low: 5 - mixed: 13 - high: 10 - unknown: 9 - veryHigh: 6 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [dailymail.com](https://dailymail.com/media/article-16190737/alyssa-farah-griffin-zohran-mamdani-mayor-october-7-statement.html) — The View's Alyssa Farah Griffin slams NYC mayor's October 7 statement - [Fox News](https://foxnews.com/politics/israel-amb-torches-mamdani-oct-7-post-like-turning-september-11-into-day-mourning-al-qaeda) — Israel amb torches Mamdani Oct 7 post: 'Like turning September 11 into a day of mourning for al-Qaeda' - [Washington Times](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/oct/7/zohran-mamdani-uses-oct-7-commemoration-message-criticize-israel) — Zohran Mamdani uses Oct. 7 commemoration message to criticize Israel for 'genocide' in Gaza - [Israel Hayom](https://israelhayom.com/2026/10/07/mamdani-october-7-anniversary-backlash) — Mamdani blames Israel for 'ongoing genocide' in Oct. 7 message, draws backlash - [IndexHR](https://index.hr/vijesti/clanak/tri-je-godine-od-napada-hamasa-gradonacelnik-new-yorka-u-gazi-i-dalje-traje-genocid/2843186.aspx) — Mayor of New York: Hamas Committed Terrible Crimes, but There Is Genocide in Gaza - [TrendingPolitics](https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/zohran-mamdani-trashes-israel-on-anniversary-of-october-7th-trin) — Zohran Mamdani Trashes Israel On Anniversary Of October 7th - [n-tv](https://n-tv.de/politik/Mamdani-wirft-Israel-am-Jahrestag-des-Hamas-Ueberfalls-Genozid-vor-id31393340.html) — New York Mayor: Mamdani Accuses Israel of "Genocide" on the Anniversary of Hamas Attack - [Jewish Telegraphic Agency](https://jta.org/2026/10/07/ny/mamdani-pays-tribute-to-israelis-palestinians-on-third-anniversary-of-hamas-attacks-on-oct-7) — Mamdani pays tribute to Israelis, Palestinians on third anniversary of Hamas attacks on Oct. 7 - [Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion](https://legalinsurrection.com/2026/10/mamdani-marks-october-7-by-accusing-israel-of-genocide) — Mamdani Marks October 7 by Accusing Israel of ‘Genocide’ - [Aristegui Noticias](https://aristeguinoticias.com/0710/mundo/mamdani-recuerda-los-crimenes-del-7-o-y-pide-el-fin-del-genocidio-en-gaza) — Mamdani Recalls the Crimes of 7-O and Calls for 'the End of Genocide' in Gaza - [Geller Report](https://gellerreport.com/2026/10/jihadi-mamdani-attacks-jewish-state-on-october-7th.html) — Jihadi Mamdani Attacks Jewish State on October 7th - [thedailybs.com](https://thedailybs.com/2026/10/07/mamdani-uses-oct-7-anniversary-to-accuse-israel-of-ongoing-genocide-and-u-s-of-complicity) — Mamdani uses Oct. 7 anniversary to accuse Israel of ‘ongoing genocide’ and U.S. of ‘complicity’ - The Daily Bo Snerdley - [Next News Network](https://nextnewsnetwork.com/2026/10/07/mamdani-under-fire-nyc-mayor-uses-oct-7-anniversary-to-accuse-israel-of-genocide-muyc1dcr) — MAMDANI UNDER FIRE: NYC Mayor Uses Oct. 7 Anniversary to Accuse Israel of 'Genocide' — 'Cannot Give Jewish New Yorkers Even a Single Day to Mourn' - [WND](https://wnd.com/2026/10/killed-21000-children-mamdani-marks-oct-7-massacre) — Killed ‘21,000 children’: Mamdani marks Oct. 7 massacre with ‘genocide’ accusation against Israel * WorldNetDaily * by Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell, The Daily Signal - [Hanford Sentinel](https://hanfordsentinel.com/news/national/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-on-political-tightrope-calls-oct-7-attacks-painful-war-in-gaza/article_42cd32f3-1f99-5ca4-88aa-206215f2880d.html) — NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani on political tightrope calls Oct. 7 attacks ‘painful,’ war in Gaza ‘genocide’ - [Jewish Insider](https://jewishinsider.com/2026/10/mamdani-oct-7-statement-gaza-genocide-outrage-jewish-groups) — Mamdani’s Oct. 7 statement assailing ‘genocide in Gaza’ provokes outrage from Jewish groups - [El Periodista Online](https://elperiodista.cl/2026/10/alcalde-de-nueva-york-conmemora-el-7-o-acusando-a-israel-de-genocidio-en-gaza-y-critica-apoyo-de-eeuu) — Mayor of New York Commemorates 7-O Accusing Israel of “Genocide” in Gaza and Criticising US Support - [NY Daily News](https://nydailynews.com/2026/10/07/nyc-mayor-mamdani-on-political-tightrope-calls-oct-7-attacks-painful-war-in-gaza-genocide) — NYC Mayor Mamdani on political tightrope calls Oct. 7 attacks ‘painful,’ war in Gaza ‘genocide’ - [The Objective | Periodismo ethos](https://theobjective.com/internacional/2026-10-07/mamdani-sufrimiento-termino-7-o-continuo-genocidio-gaza) — Mamdani Claims that the “Suffering” Did Not End on 7-O: “It Continued with the Genocide in Gaza” - [The Gateway Pundit](https://thegatewaypundit.com/2026/10/disgusting-nyc-mayor-mamdani-uses-oct-7-message) — Disgusting: NYC Mayor Mamdani Uses Oct. 7 Message to Attack Israel * The Gateway Pundit * by Margaret Flavin - [Staten Island Advance](https://silive.com/news/2026/10/nyc-mayor-mamdani-marks-3-years-since-oct-7-attack-with-message-on-israel-gaza.html) — Mamdani marks 3 years since Oct. 7 attack with message on Israel, Gaza - [Hola News](https://holanews.com/mamdani-recuerda-los-horribles-crimenes-del-7-o-y-pide-el-fin-del-genocidio-en-gaza) — Mamdani Recalls the "Horrible" 7-O Crimes and Calls for "the End of Genocide" in Gaza - [The Jewish Chronicle](https://thejc.com/news/world/mamdani-condemns-apartheid-october-7-anniversary-statement-kxa2lkbh) — Mamdani condemns ‘apartheid’ in October 7 anniversary statement - [The Media Line](https://themedialine.org/headlines/mamdani-marks-oct-7-anniversary-with-accusations-of-israeli-genocide-apartheid) — Mamdani Marks Oct. 7 Anniversary With Accusations of Israeli ‘Genocide,’ ‘Apartheid’ - [Reporter.gr](https://reporter.gr/diethnh/diethneis-eidhseis/687701-mamntani-gia-7i-oktovriou-prepei-na-arnithoyme-enan-kosmo-pou-to-apartxaint-synexizetai) — Mamdani on October 7th: We Must Refuse a World Where Apartheid Continues - [VINnews](https://vinnews.com/2026/10/07/mamdani-marks-oct-7-anniversary-by-accusing-israel-of-war-crimes) — Mamdani Marks Oct. 7 Anniversary by Accusing Israel of War Crimes - [Arutz Sheva](https://israelnationalnews.com/news/434251) — Mamdani uses October 7 anniversary to attack Israel - [JDN - חדשות](https://jdn.co.il/news/2741563) — 'The Evil Anti-Semite': Mamdani on the Day of the Massacre - ''Condemning Hamas and Blaming Israel for the War'' - [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/americas/new-york-mayor-highlights-us-complicity-in-gaza-genocide-on-oct-7-anniversary/4081154) — New York Mayor Highlights US 'Complicity' in Gaza Genocide on Oct. 7 Anniversary - [Jerusalem Post](https://jpost.com/international/article-910939) — Mamdani: Suffering did not begin, end on October 7, continued throughout Israel's 'Gaza genocide' - [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/kosmos/2172012/mamntani-frikta-ta-egklimata-tis-chamas-tin-7i-oktovrioy-genoktonia-kai-apartchaint-toy-israil-sti-gaza) — Mamdani: Hamas' "Horrible Crimes" on October 7 - Israel's "Genocide" and "Apartheid" in Gaza - [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/10/07/world-news/nyc-mayor-mamdani-uses-3rd-anniversary-of-oct-7-atrocity-to-attack-israel-for-ongoing-genocide) — NYC Mayor Mamdani uses 3rd anniversary of Oct. 7 atrocity to attack Israel for ‘ongoing genocide’ - [NEWSru.co.il](https://newsru.co.il/world/7oct2026/mamdani_003.html) — The Mayor of New York, Mamdani, Accused Israel of "Genocide" and "Apartheid" on 7 October. - [Washington Examiner](https://washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4756975/mamdani-israel-genocide-gaza-anniversary-october-7-attack) — Mamdani calls out Israel's 'genocide' in Gaza on anniversary of Oct. 7 attack - [kikar.co.il](https://kikar.co.il/world-news/nyc-mayor-mamdani-israel-genocide-accusation-octob) — The Mayor of New York in a Detached and Infuriating Post: "The Suffering Did Not Begin on the 7th of October.. - [abc 7 NY](https://abc7ny.com/post/nyc-mayor-mamdani-releases-new-statement-anniversary-oct-7-attacks-hamas-israel/19917350) — Mayor Mamdani releases statement on third anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks - [Mediaite](https://mediaite.com/media/news/mamdanis-october-7th-anniversary-message-sparks-fury-on-left-and-right-shame-on-you) — Mamdani’s October 7th Anniversary Message Sparks Fury on Left and Right: ‘Shame On You’ - [KMPH](https://kmph.com/news/nation-world/nyc-mayor-mamdani-gets-backlash-for-oct-7-anniversary-post-on-x-gaza-palestinians-hamas-israel) — NYC Mayor Mamdani gets backlash for Oct. 7 anniversary post on X - [Hot Air](https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2026/10/07/mamdani-lets-not-forget-the-victims-of-107-gazans-n3819718) — The Mamdanis: Let's Not Forget the Victims of 10/7 – Gazans! - [Twitchy](https://twitchy.com/grateful-calvin/2026/10/07/oct-7-was-bad-but-zohran-mamdani-gets-dragged-for-his-107-anniversary-post-n2433042) — 'Oct. 7 Was Bad, BUT ...': Zohran Mamdani Gets DRAGGED for His 10/7 Anniversary Post - [WRGB](https://cbs6albany.com/news/nation-world/mamdanis-oct-7-statement-draws-backlash-for-calling-israels-gaza-war-genocide) — Mamdani’s Oct. 7 statement draws backlash for calling Israel’s Gaza war ‘genocide’ - [RedState](https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/10/07/mayor-mamdani-cant-mark-oct-7-without-blaming-israel-n2207845) — Morally Bankrupt Mamdani Spits on October 7 Victims to Demonize Israel - [WNYW](https://fox5ny.com/news/mamdani-statement-oct-7-attacks-israel-hamas) — Read NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's full statement on Oct. 7 attacks - [Vanguardia](https://vanguardia.com.mx/noticias/internacional/provoca-indignacion-mensaje-del-alcalde-de-ny-zohran-mamdani-al-usar-el-tercer-aniversario-de-la-masacre-del-7-de-octubre-para-atacar-a-israel-EP23974752) — Urges NY Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Message to Use the Third Anniversary of October 7 Massacre to Attack Israel · Global Voices ## Questions **What did New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani say on the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre?** Mayor Mamdani released a statement acknowledging the October 7 massacre and the Israelis killed and abducted. He stated that the suffering did not begin or end on that day but continued through Israel's actions in Gaza, which he described as genocide. He also alleged significant Palestinian casualties and criticized US support for Israel. **What figures did Mayor Mamdani provide for Palestinian casualties in Gaza?** According to Mayor Mamdani's statement, Israel's actions in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of more than 74,000 Palestinians, including 21,000 children. He also claimed that over 1,400 Palestinians have been killed since a ceasefire. **How did official Israeli figures differ from Mamdani's account of the October 7 massacre?** Official Israeli figures state that over 1,200 Israelis were murdered during the October 7 massacre. Mamdani's statement, as reported by some outlets, claimed that Hamas killed more than 1,100 Israelis and abducted 251 others on that day. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. 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