A New York Times report discovered that NYC Mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani identified as Black on his application to the prestigious Columbia University in 2009. (Getty Images)
"What I'm far more worried about is if he takes such a weak approach in condemning hate, that will then inspire others to go on and do terrible things," Katz added.
Mamdani, a practicing Twelver Shia Muslim born in Kampala, Uganda, won an upset Democratic primary election in June, defeating former New York governor Andrew Cuomo among other candidates.
As the race stands today, Cuomo, now running as an independent, and sitting Mayor Eric Adams will face off with Mamdani in the November election.
New York City makes up the largest population of practicing Jews outside the nation of Israel. And Katz described Mamdani’s attitude toward the community as "definitely worrisome."
President Donald Trump is joined by Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Vice President JD Vance during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on February 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Jabin Botsford /The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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The Israel on Campus Coalition (ICC) recently hosted a national convention in Washington DC, which saw the largest collection of young pro-Israel voters this year. Hundreds of Jewish students from across the county flocked to nonpartisan event, voicing concerns about campus safety for Jews as we head into the upcoming school year.
A senior advisor to the ICC spoke to Fox News Digital, saying that there is a clear shift toward pro-Israel, conservative beliefs as Trump mitigates a volatile war in the Middle East and negotiates deals with top universities to combat the rise of antisemitism.
The ICC advisor also said students are more active than ever when it comes to standing up for pro-Israel beliefs on campus.
Katz agreed with the notion that pro-Israeli students are seemingly more outspoken on campus and said Jewish students take their beliefs into account when voting at the polls.
President Donald Trump is pushing back on pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, including Columbia University. (Getty Images)
"I think there's no doubt from the most liberal young Jewish voter that exists all the way to the most conservative, that everyone sort of felt a little bit of this shift to the right," Katz told Fox.
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"If one administration versus another is going to actually put the proof in the pudding and show that they're going to come out, they're going to make sure that Jewish students on campuses, Jewish people in every aspect of their life feel safe, then that's undoubtedly where the Jewish voters are going to shift towards," Katz added.
Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani but did not receive a response in time for publication.
Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News Digital covering breaking news. Story tips can be sent to Preston.Mizell@fox.com and on X @MizellPreston
Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News Digital covering breaking news.
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