Mamdani Speaks Out on Freed Israeli Hostages in First Public Statement Since Gaza Release

New York City socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has broken his silence on the release of Israeli hostages from Gaza, releasing a statement that does not mention former US President Donald Trump. The move comes after facing backlash for staying silent during the hostage crisis. Mamdani's statement did not contain any reference to Trump or the diplomatic efforts that led to the hostages' release. Details of the statement are still unclear.