New York governor Kathy Hochul blasted pro-Hamas protesters in New York City. (X/@GovKathyHochul)
"Hey so marching into a predominantly Jewish neighborhood and leading with a chant saying ‘we support Hamas’ is a disgusting and antisemitic thing to do," Ocasio-Cortez wrote on X. "Pretty basic!"
Hochul also shared video of the chants on X, issuing a forceful rebuke.
"Hamas is a terrorist organization that calls for the genocide of Jews," Hochul wrote. "No matter your political beliefs, this type of rhetoric is disgusting, it’s dangerous, and it has no place in New York."
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., condemned the clip circulated widely on social media. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
In an interview with Fox News' Martha MacCallum on Fox News' The Story last October, Mamdani refused to condemn Hamas, instead pivoting to discussing affordability for New Yorkers.
Hamas is designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, and federal law prohibits providing material support to designated terrorist groups.
New York Attorney General Letitia James also weighed in on social media, posting a brief message condemning the chants.
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"Hamas is a terrorist organization. We do not support terrorists. Period."
The incident comes as tensions remain high nationwide over protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict following the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
Ocasio-Cortez and Mamdani did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Jasmine Baehr is a Breaking News Writer for Fox News Digital, where she covers politics, the military, faith and culture.
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