Hundreds rally in New York City to condemn Mamdani after stabbing attacks

Hundreds gathered on New York's Upper West Side for a 'United Against Hate' rally organized by #EndJewHatred, targeting Mayor Zohran Mamdani over rising crime and antisemitism following two stabbing attacks. The suspect, Raul Morales, allegedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar' while stabbing a Jewish man and an Asian man. Speakers blamed Mamdani's rhetoric for fostering a dangerous climate, citing his ICC stance on Netanyahu. Counter-protesters from Neturei Karta defended the mayor.

Hundreds of demonstrators and community leaders gathered on New York City's Upper West Side on Sunday, July 26, 2026, for a 'United Against Hate' rally organized by the #EndJewHatred movement. The protest targeted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, holding his administration accountable for rising crime and accusing it of fostering a dangerous climate for minority communities. The rally followed two violent stabbing attacks on Thursday, July 23, in which suspect Raul Morales, 51, allegedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar' while stabbing Moshe Yezhak Grunhaus, 50, a Jewish man, and Chok Sung, 57, an Asian man. Morales was arrested and charged with attempted murder and assault as hate crimes. Speakers argued that the violence resulted from mainstreamed rhetoric targeting Israel and Jewish residents, compounded by Mamdani's announcement that his administration reviewed avenues to arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on behalf of the ICC. Chants included 'Remove Mamdani' and 'Arrest Mamdani.' A counter-protest by Neturei Karta defended the mayor. Mamdani responded, stating there is no tolerance for antisemitism in the city.