Jerusalem/IBNS, Nov. 8 -- The election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City's next mayor has sparked unease across Israel, as political leaders and citizens grapple with the implications of a U.S. political shift that may signal waning support for Israel among American voters.

Mamdani, a 34-year-old progressive and vocal supporter of Palestinian rights, achieved a historic victory on Tuesday (November 4), running on a platform focused on housing, childcare, and social equity.

Yet in Israel, his outspoken pro-Palestinian stance has dominated headlines, raising fears that his rise marks a broader change in American public opinion - particularly among younger, left-leaning voters disillusioned by Israel's war in Gaza.

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