Greenblatt claimed Mamdani had not visited a synagogue during his campaign, despite evidence showing Mamdani attended Shabbat services and participated in various Jewish community events.
The U.S. special envoy to Lebanon stated that discussions would be held on the long-term cessation of hostilities with Israel after Lebanon endorsed a U.S.-backed disarmament plan for Hezbollah.
Israel's foreign minister, Gideon Sa'ar, revoked the visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority due to Australia’s refusal to grant visas to Israeli figures.
"The Israeli military operates a special unit known as the 'Legitimization Cell' that exists to create propaganda justifying the military's targeting of civilian infrastructure and civilians, particularly journalists, in order to ensure that Israel maintains its legitimacy on the world stage."
America pulling support from Israel could have dire consequences, warned Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, emphasizing that a choice against Israel is a choice against democratic values.