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Mamdani's Dad Has Deep Terror Ties
When it comes to Zohran Mamdani and his father, the apple really does not fall far from the tree. We pray New York does not fall into his hands.
Mahmood Mamdani, a prominent Columbia University professor and father of Democratic NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, serves on the advisory council of the Gaza Tribunal, a UK-based initiative accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, alongside Palestinian rights advocate Ramy Abdu, who has documented family ties to Hamas leaders, according to a new investigation published Tuesday by Jewish Online.
The report, shared widely on X by cybersecurity expert and pro-Israel commentator Yehuda Teitelbaum, highlights the tribunal's recent Istanbul conference, where speakers included individuals with U.S.-designated terror group connections, raising questions about the blending of academia, human rights advocacy, and extremism in Western institutions.
The Gaza Tribunal, launched in London in November 2024 under former UN Special Rapporteur Richard Falk, describes itself as a civil society effort to "awaken" global action against alleged Israeli war crimes, including endorsements of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. Its 29-member advisory policy council lists Mamdani, a scholar of colonialism and African studies, as a participant in the founding event.
Also on the council: Ramy Abdu, founder of the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor (Euro-Med), who has admitted close family connections to senior Hamas figures and appeared in photos with the late Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh and military commander Muhammad al-Jamassi (also spelled al-Jamasi).
Abdu, a Gaza-born financial expert and former regional director for the Council of European Palestinian Relations (CEPR), described by watchdogs as a pro-Hamas lobbying group, has faced Israeli scrutiny for his role in Hamas-backed flotillas to Gaza in 2010 and 2011. In March 2025, Israeli airstrikes killed Abdu's sister Nesreen, her husband Mohammed Daoud al-Jamasi—a reported Hamas operative, and their three children, prompting Abdu to publicly mourn the loss while continuing his advocacy.
Istanbul Conference Spotlights Controversial Figures
The tribunal's final session, held October 23-26 at Istanbul University, featured a roster of speakers and panelists with ties to U.S.-designated terrorist organizations, blending former UN officials with activists accused of terror support.
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Other attendees included academics like Ilan Pappe and Naomi Klein, alongside ex-UN rapporteurs Michael Lynk and Hilal Elver. The jury, featuring Al-Arian and figures like Angela Davis via video, is set to issue a non-binding "verdict" on Israeli actions, including allegations of genocide and apartheid.
Mahmood Mamdani's involvement dates to the tribunal's 2024 launch, where he joined panels with Al-Arian and others. His 2004 book Good Muslim, Bad Muslim resurfaced in July 2025 amid scrutiny, arguing suicide bombings should be viewed as "modern political violence" rather than "barbarism."
Mamdani's campaign has not responded to requests for comment as of Tuesday afternoon.
The revelations come amid early voting, with polls showing Mamdani leading among progressives but trailing moderates. As NYC's diverse electorate weighs the race, the tribunal's networks underscore tensions over Israel-Palestine activism in U.S. politics.