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Two stabbings on New York’s Upper West Side have ignited a firestorm of controversy, with Jewish leaders blaming Mayor Zohran Mamdani for fostering a climate of fear by publicly labeling Israel supporters as “monsters.” The suspect, a 51-year-old man who allegedly yelled “Allahu Akbar” during the attacks, is under investigation as a possible hate crime. Both victims are stable, but the incident has reignited debates over rhetoric and its consequences — with critics recalling a time when synagogue security was reserved for VIPs, now replaced by constant protection even during the mayor’s speeches. While officials vow zero tolerance for hate and stress the need for unity against all bigotry, the conversation underscores a growing unease about how public discourse impacts minority safety in the city.

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