The Democratic Socialists of America associated with Zahran Mamdani condemn the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Gaza, and demand the ‘liberation of Palestine’

Democratic Socialists of America – The organization supporting New York City mayoral candidate Zahran Mamdani He condemned the “conditional” ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and called for continued resistance against the Jewish state in a statement issued on Monday.

Daily subsistence allowance Advertisement entitled “Until Palestinian Liberation” This came days after Israel and Hamas agreed to stop the fighting and begin exchanging hostages and prisoners under an American and Arab-brokered agreement.

The far-left group said the truce “will not end Israel’s attack on the Palestinian people or the theft and occupation of Palestinian lands,” describing it as a “conditional ceasefire” that “does not wash the hands of the ruling class that…has continued to fuel and arm genocide while fueling regional war.”

While acknowledging “the relief that could be provided to the Palestinians under the agreement in the field of humanitarian assistance and the cessation of Israeli military operations,” the peace agreement said it had “no illusions that Israel will respect any negotiated agreement that preserves the lives of the Palestinians or their right to self-determination.”

The group stressed that “the previous ceasefire only served to slow the carnage” and that Israel “continued military action with impunity.”

The 85,000-member socialist organization said it supports “the end of Israeli colonialism and the occupation of all Arab lands,” “equality,” and “the right of all refugees to return to their homes and property.”

She pledged to “break the cogs of the US imperialist war machine that empowers Israel” and to intensify boycott and divestment campaigns against the Jewish state.

A DSA statement was issued on behalf of Israel and Hamas began implementing The ceasefire plan brokered by President Trump – which included the release of 20 surviving Israeli hostages and the return of the remains of deceased hostages in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.

The agreement allows humanitarian aid into Gaza and opens discussions on reconstruction and governance supervised by international agencies.

Mamdani called for an end to “occupation and apartheid” In a statement late Monday The living Israeli hostages were returned after two years of Hamas captivity.

He said: “The scenes of Israelis and Palestinians today are very poignant: the release of Israeli hostages and the reunion of families after years of fear, uncertainty and torture; the first days in Gaza without continuous Israeli bombing of Palestinians as families return to the rubble and their loved ones are freed from detention.”

Leader in the mayoral race The campaign has been closely associated with DSA.

The group endorsed him before he officially ran for mayor, and campaign filings show payments of more than $33,000 to New York City’s DSA for texting and fundraising services.

At a recent meeting, local leaders said that “our approved candidates are expected to follow the will of the members,” and noted that “many of Zahran’s employees are DSA members and leaders.”

DSA’s national leadership has also drawn attention to its internal policies toward Israel.

At its conference in August, the group adopted a resolution threatening to expel members who reject the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign or cooperate with pro-Israel organizations.

This action reaffirmed the 1977 PNC principles known as the “Constants.”“,” Which advocates “resistance by any means necessary.”

Mamdani has previously said that “my platform is not the same as DSA’s national platform” but has not commented directly on its positions in the Middle East.

Over the weekend, the Queens congresswoman participated in the New York City Gaza 5K, a fundraising event for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

Agency He was accused by Israeli officials Hiring workers involved in Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023.

Mamdani posted pictures of himself running and described UNRWA as providing “important humanitarian aid and services to the Palestinians in Gaza.”

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) criticized the event, saying on social media that Mamdani was “raising money for an organization that participated in the October 7 terrorist attacks and brutally took hostages.”

“Stability in the region depends on Israel and its allies finally being held accountable for the catalog of war crimes and imperial aggression they have committed for decades,” DSA said in its statement on Monday.

She concluded, “Until justice is achieved for all Palestinians, the struggle for liberation continues.”

The Post requested comment from Mamdani.