NYC Mayor’s Wife Cheers Hamas Massacre

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife liked Instagram posts celebrating Hamas’s October 7 massacre and denying the documented rapes as a hoax, exposing deep hypocrisy in his administration amid America’s renewed focus on security under President Trump.

Story Highlights

Rama Duwaji endorsed posts justifying Hamas “resistance” on October 7 and 8, 2023, including breached Israeli barriers and rally slogans like “from the river to the sea.”
Duwaji liked content calling New York Times reports on October 7 sexual violence a “mass rape hoax,” contradicting established facts of the attack that killed 1,200 Israelis.
Mamdani publicly condemned the Hamas attack as a “horrific war crime” and criticized related rallies, yet his wife’s actions align with the radicals he distanced from during his campaign.
As NYC’s “First Lady,” Duwaji’s unchecked anti-Israel activism risks eroding trust in a city with a large Jewish community, complicating governance.

Timeline of Duwaji’s Controversial Likes

Hamas launched its October 7, 2023, attack, killing approximately 1,200 Israelis, wounding thousands, and kidnapping 251 hostages. On that day, Rama Duwaji liked a Slow Factory Instagram post featuring images of breached barriers labeled “Breaking the walls of apartheid.” The next day, October 8, she endorsed People’s Forum posts from a Times Square rally that justified “resistance” with anti-Israel slogans. These actions occurred on her personal account, which also features political illustrations criticizing Israel.

Mamdani’s Public Stance Versus Family Ties

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist and former state assemblymember, won the NYC mayoral election in 2025 by moderating his anti-Israel rhetoric. He criticized a DSA-led rally for “making light” of the Hamas massacre. Yet Duwaji, whom he met via a dating app in 2021 and married in early 2025, liked posts from that rally’s organizers. Mamdani’s staff has faced prior anti-Israel controversies since his 2024 campaign launch. This pattern underscores tensions in balancing his leftist base with broader voters.

Recent Exposés and Mamdani’s Response

Jewish Insider published its report on March 7-8, 2026, exposing Duwaji’s likes celebrating October 7. The Free Press followed on March 8-9, revealing over 70 anti-Israel likes, including accusations of “genocide” against Israel and Biden, plus the “mass rape hoax” denial after a February 2024 New York Times exposé on sexual violence. Mamdani’s office reiterated his condemnation of Hamas and described Duwaji as a “private person” with no formal city role. Duwaji issued no comment, and her account remains active without changes.

WATCH: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says his wife, Rama Duwaji, isn’t a public figure after reports she liked a post calling the sexual violence investigation tied to Hamas’ Oct. 7 terrorist attack a “mass rape” hoax. pic.twitter.com/Qf6EIF4ns0

— Fox News (@FoxNews) March 9, 2026

Implications for NYC and National Values

These revelations damage Mamdani’s moderate image, fueling criticism from pro-Israel groups and media. In a city with sizable Jewish and pro-Palestinian communities, they heighten divisions over October 7 discourse. Long-term, eroded Jewish community trust could fracture coalitions and complicate governance amid U.S. polarization. Parallels to scrutiny of other political spouses like Rep. Dan Goldman’s wife signal rising accountability for family social media. Under President Trump’s border security victories, such radical sympathies clash with priorities of law, order, and ally support.

Short-term political risks include donor losses in diverse NYC. Socially, the story amplifies debates on Hamas denialism. Mamdani pledged to honor an ICC warrant for Netanyahu, aligning his circle with unmoderated views. Sources note consistencies across reports but uncertainties on exact timestamps and Duwaji’s current positions.