Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- The election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City's mayor has alarmed many in Israel, officials and analysts said Friday.

Mamdani, known for his pro-Palestinian views, won in a city with the world's second-largest Jewish population.

Israelis across political lines worry his victory could signal cooler relations between the US and Israel. Nearly one-third of Jewish voters supported Mamdani, adding to concerns.

Mamdani, 34, focused on local issues like housing and child care during his campaign. But in Israel, his pro-Palestinian stance drew most attention.

He has called the Gaza war a genocide and has criticized policies favoring Jews over others.

Israeli officials and analysts sharply condemned Mamdani, labeling him an...