NY Gov. Hochul accuses Netanyahu of smearing Mamdani: ‘Not telling the truth’

Nypost · 🇮🇱 public Israel · Sep 24, 2026 · 394 words · By Carl Campanile

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Hochul accuses Netanyahu of smearing Mamdani: ‘Not telling the truth’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Hochul accuses Netanyahu of smearing Mamdani: ‘Not telling the truth’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Kathy Hochul defended Mayor Zohran Mamdani, saying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lied when he claimed Hizzoner supports Hamas and has incited violence against Jewish New Yorkers.

Common ground

Hochul, during a WNYC interview, was asked about Netanyahu’s Tuesday video message accusing the Israel critic Mamdani of “supporting the Hamas terrorist monsters who butchered our people” on October 7, 2023 and of “inciting riots against New York Jews.”…

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Claim 1: “She visited Israel just days after the slaughter [October 7, 2023].”

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While evidence confirms Kathy Hochul is the Governor and has expressed support for Israel, the provided evidence does not explicitly confirm a visit to Israel 'just days after' October 7, 2023. One source mentions she 'will travel' or 'led a coalition', but does not provide the specific timing of a visit immediately following the attack.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2022 New York gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 2022 to elect the governor and lieutenant governor of New York. In August 2021, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul ascended to the governorship a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_New_York_gubernatorial_el…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bruce Arthur Blakeman (born October 2, 1955) is an American attorney and politician currently serving as the 10th county executive of Nassau County, New York. A Republican, Blakeman was first elected …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Blakeman

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kathleen Mary Hochul ( HOH-kəl; née Courtney; born August 27, 1958) is an American politician and lawyer who has served since 2021 as the 57th governor of New York. A member of the Democratic Party, s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathy_Hochul

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Claim 2: “The mayor has never said he supports Hamas. He called them a terrorist organization”

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Multiple sources, including factually.co and news reports, confirm that Mamdani has called Hamas a terrorist organization and has not expressed support for them.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Zohran Mamdani is the 112th mayor of New York City, having served since January 1, 2026. A member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America, Mamdani was elected mayor in the 202…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayoralty_of_Zohran_Mamdani

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Zohran Mamdani, an American Democratic politician serving as the mayor of New York City, identifies as a democratic socialist. He is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America's New York City ch…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_positions_of_Zohran_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Zohran Kwame Mamdani (born October 18, 1991) is an American politician who has served since 2026 as the 112th mayor of New York City. A member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zohran_Mamdani

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Claim 3: “Upon taking office in January, Mamdani scrapped executive orders issued by his predecessor, former Mayor Eric Adams, mandating the use of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism to combat Jew hatred and another that barred city officials from boycotting or divesting from Israel.”

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Claim 4: “The governor delivered billions of dollars in additional state support to help the mayor balance the city budget earlier this year”

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Multiple sources confirm that Governor Hochul provided billions of dollars in state support (with figures ranging from $4 billion to $28 billion) to help Mayor Mamdani balance the city budget.

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web search NEUTRAL — Hochul’s budget provided gap‑closing support described in reporting as multi‑billion-dollar aid (reported figures range from a $4 billion targeted infusion to broader state help totalling many billion…
https://factually.co/fact-checks/politics/ny-mayor-balanced-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Kathy Hochul both provided billions of dollars in additional funds…and delayed a costly mandate for the city to reduce class sizes," Greg David writes at The City. "Much of the money is short-term.
https://reason.com/2026/05/13/mamdani-balanced-new-york-city…

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web search NEUTRAL — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani didn't get the major tax hikes he campaigned on, but he still got $28 billion in support from the state. |That includes several late additions that helped Mamdani ba…
https://nysfocus.com/2026/05/27/new-york-state-budget-city-a…

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Claim 5: “hate crimes, which have increased against Jews this year.”

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Claim 6: “Hochul and Mamdani have maintained a close relationship since he became mayor in January.”

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Wikipedia confirms Zohran Mamdani became mayor on January 1, 2026, and a web search result explicitly states that Mamdani and Hochul are 'pals right now' and have a close relationship.

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web search NEUTRAL — Zohran Mamdani, 34, has been elected the 111th mayor of New York City. The left-wing state assemblyman has pledged to reshape the global financial capital by making the city more affordable for its wo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zohran_Mamdani

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web search NEUTRAL — Zohran Mamdani is the 112th mayor of New York City, having served since January 1, 2026. A member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America, Mamdani was elected mayor in the 202…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayoralty_of_Zohran_Mamdani

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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 9, 2026 · As Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York prepares for what could be the most consequential stretch of her career, much will hinge on her relationship with New York City’s new mayor, Zohran...
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/nyregion/zohran-mamdani-k…

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Claim 7: “He supports the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against the country and does not support Israel remaining a Jewish state.”

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No evidence was provided in the search results to confirm or deny Mamdani's stance on the BDS movement or the nature of Israel as a Jewish state.

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Claim 8: “Netanyahu’s Tuesday video message accusing the Israel critic Mamdani of “supporting the Hamas terrorist monsters who butchered our people” on October 7, 2023 and of “inciting riots against New York Jews.””

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Multiple sources confirm Netanyahu released a video message on a Tuesday accusing Mamdani of supporting Hamas and inciting riots against New York Jews.

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Claim 9: “Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Hizzoner supports Hamas and has incited violence against Jewish New Yorkers.”

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Multiple independent web sources (AP, and other news reports) confirm that Benjamin Netanyahu made these specific claims against Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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Claim 10: “Mamdani blew off the annual Salute to Israel parade and has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.”

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No evidence was provided in the search results regarding Mamdani's attendance at the Salute to Israel parade or specific accusations of genocide in Gaza.

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Claim 11: “The mayor has not called for riots against Jewish people in this city”

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Governor Kathy Hochul explicitly defended Mamdani by stating that Netanyahu 'lied' when claiming Mamdani incited violence against Jewish New Yorkers, and other reports show Mamdani responding to criticism rather than calling for riots.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An election for the mayor of New York City was held on November 4, 2025. Democratic state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani won the election with 50.78% of the vote, defeating Republican activist Curtis Sliw…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_York_City_mayoral_ele…

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Claim 12: “Mamdani endorsed Hochul’s re-election bid.”

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Multiple sources, including a critical piece and a TikTok reference, confirm that Zohran Mamdani endorsed Kathy Hochul's re-election bid.

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web search NEUTRAL — Zohran Mamdani endorsement Kathy Hochul reelection support progressive politics New York City mayoral news 2023 elections challenges from left.Kathy Hochul supports Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral e…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/zohran-mamdani-on-governor-k…

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web search NEUTRAL — Kathy Hochul on Sunday endorsed New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, calling him "a leader who is focused on making New York City affordable" despite their disagreements.
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/york-gov-kathy-hochul-endorses-234…

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web search NEUTRAL — Zohran Mamdani endorses billionaire pawn Kathy Hochul’s reelection bid, confirming fears of the opportunist rot within the New York City mayor’s office.
https://www.thelibproj.com/p/reformism-meets-reality-with-zo…

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