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NYC Mayor Nominee Zohran Mamdani Skeptical of Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Longevity

Mamdani questions the peace deal's longevity after recent Gaza killings. He's also critical of President Trump's role in the ceasefire.

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NYC Mayor Nominee Zohran Mamdani Skeptical of Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Longevity

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York mayor, has expressed skepticism about the longevity of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. He won the Democratic primary in June, defeating several candidates, including former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Mamdani's reservations stem from recent events in Gaza. He cited the killing of five Palestinians by Israeli soldiers as a reason for his doubts about the peace deal's longevity. He has long supported recognizing the state of Palestine and labeled the war in Gaza a 'genocide'.

President Trump's role in the ceasefire has also drawn Mamdani's attention. He believes it's 'too early' to credit Trump, despite the president traveling to Israel to oversee the implementation of the first phase of the peace deal and speaking before the Israeli Knesset.

Mamdani has taken a stance on the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He stated that he would uphold such warrants if they visit New York City. However, there are no publicly known negotiations between the ICC and Israel concerning Netanyahu that Mamdani has mentioned.

The ceasefire agreement has faced criticism from various quarters. Several families of deceased hostages called for its suspension due to the return of only four out of 28 bodies. Hamas also returned a body that was not that of one of the hostages, drawing criticism from Mamdani.

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York mayor, remains cautious about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. He hopes for a 'lasting' and 'durable' peace but believes it's too early to credit President Trump. The ceasefire faces challenges, including criticism from hostages' families and the return of an incorrect body by Hamas.

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