Sinwar's contribution to the election of Mamdani

New York is not just a city. If Washington is the official capital of the United States, New York is the real and functional capital of this country; the city where the New York Stock Exchange is located as the largest capital market in the world and is the main center of financial institutions, investment banks and funds that directly influence the economic policies of the United States. It is New York's financial decisions that can move the price of the dollar, oil, trade and even global investment.

In the media arena, New York is also home to the main poles that shape the world's media agenda; from the New York Times and Bloomberg to NBC and other influential networks. The national and global narrative in America often begins from this city. In addition, New York is the headquarters of the United Nations and the home of the missions of most countries in the world; a point of intersection of foreign policy and global interests.

But most importantly, New York is home to the largest Jewish community outside of Israel, a population of about two million. The city has been the most historic base of the Zionist lobby in the world. Therefore, the election of a politician who is openly critical of Israel in such a place is not an ordinary or local event; it is rather a sign of a change of direction in the minds and consciences of a significant part of American society.

This change has gone beyond the level of politics and diplomacy and has penetrated the realm of public morality. Today, the fundamental question in American society is:

“Are you with the tyrant or against him?”

And immediately follows an economic question:

“Why should the American people’s taxes pay for Israel’s attacks?”

It is in this atmosphere that a young man asks the Vice President at a public meeting:

“Do we owe Israel a debt?”

And the crowd applauds him. Or a TV host declares:

“If Israel wants to commit a war crime, it shouldn’t be with our money.”

And the National Interest magazine writes:

“The cost of Israel’s adventurism is paid for by the American people.”

 

But where did this huge mental and conscience shift begin?

From October 7; from the Gaza saga; from the resistance of Yahya Sinwar and the resistance fighters.

From that day on, the Palestinian issue was transferred from the level of official diplomacy to the level of morality, conscience, and everyday life of Americans.

Data from the ACLED Center and a report by Al Jazeera Network show that in the last two years alone, 50,000 anti-Zionist rallies have been held around the world, with the United States ranking third — even higher than Iran.

Polls also confirm this transformation:

For the first time in history, according to a Gallup poll, Americans’ negative view of Israel has surpassed their positive view (49 to 48). This trend is more pronounced among young people: 46% have a negative view compared to 28% who have a positive view.

According to a Pew Research Center poll, 60% of Americans consider Israel’s actions unjustified.

In a Quinnipiac University poll, 52% of people oppose financial aid to Israel, and in a Harvard University poll, 67% of students hold Israel primarily responsible for the Gaza crisis.

The results of two other polls by Reuters and the New York Times have confirmed the same historical turn.

In short, the footprints of Sinwar and his followers must be seen to the heart of arrogance.

Zahran Mamdani’s election is not a local event, but the result of an awakening of the global conscience. Palestine is no longer simply a political issue in the lobbies of power, but has become a moral standard for American society.

And this means: Zionist hegemony at the symbolic center of American power has broken down.