On a cold night, Zahran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s mayor, marking him as the first Muslim and the youngest mayor in a century. The ceremony at Manhattan City Hall drew tens of thousands, featuring Palestinian flags and calls for social justice. Mamdani vowed to include Palestinian communities in political life and promised to address their concerns, directly referencing his commitment to the Palestinian cause. Notable figures, including actress Susan Sarandon and activist Mahmoud Khalil, attended the historic event.
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