NYC Mayor Mamdani Favored Over Netanyahu in Jewish Poll

A new nationwide survey shows New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is viewed more favorably by American Jews than Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting shifting attitudes within the U.S. Jewish community toward political figures and Israeli policy. The poll, conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research from June 11 to June 17, found 44% of Jewish adults hold a positive opinion of Mamdani, compared to 39% who view him unfavorably. Netanyahu’s ratings were significantly lower, with just 32% favorability against 59% unfavorable.

The findings come despite Mamdani’s explicit opposition to key Israeli government policies, which has drawn consistent criticism from pro-Israel organizations. Since taking office, the mayor has boycotted the annual Israel Day parade, supported economic divestment measures, and pledged to implement an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Netanyahu should the prime minister visit New York. Mamdani has also rescinded several Israel-related executive orders signed by his predecessor.

Netanyahu directly criticized Mamdani’s stance in a televised interview on Tuesday, July 7. Responding to the mayor’s...