politics
Mamdani defends hosting Mahmoud Khalil at Gracie Mansion
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed a photo he posted to social media showing that he hosted Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who spent months in an immigration jail, for an Iftar dinner at Gracie Mansion.
TL;DR
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.
- The event was an Iftar dinner held at Gracie Mansion.
- Mahmoud Khalil had previously spent months in immigration jail.
- Mamdani has publicly addressed and defended his decision to host Khalil.