Hasan Piker backs anti-Israel hecklers who accosted Mamdani at Oct. 7 vigil — to the delight of critics: ‘Left eating itself’

In October 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced backlash from both pro-Palestinian activists and left-wing media figures for attending a joint Oct. 7 vigil in Union Square organized by 'Israelis for Peace.' The vigil, which commemorated victims of both the Hamas attack and the subsequent war in Gaza, was criticized by streamer Hasan Piker, who argued that Mamdani's attempt to bridge both sides was a political failure. Concurrently, political analysts have begun comparing Mamdani's populist rise and disruptive rhetoric to the political trajectory of Donald Trump, noting that both candidates successfully bypassed traditional party gatekeepers.

In October 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced backlash from both pro-Palestinian activists and left-wing media figures for attending a joint Oct. 7 vigil in Union Square organized by 'Israelis for Peace.' The vigil, which commemorated victims of both the Hamas attack and the subsequent war in Gaza, was criticized by streamer Hasan Piker, who argued that Mamdani's attempt to bridge both sides was a political failure. Concurrently, political analysts have begun comparing Mamdani's populist rise and disruptive rhetoric to the political trajectory of Donald Trump, noting that both candidates successfully bypassed traditional party gatekeepers.