Mamdani-backed candidates defeat pro-Israel lawmakers in primaries
Candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani have scored major wins in primaries, unseating Democrats backed by pro-Israel groups

Candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani have scored major wins in primaries, unseating Democrats backed by pro-Israel groups





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