Harris Courts Mamdani and Pro-Palestinian Left in 2028 Push

Israeli and U.S. outlets report that former U.S. vice president Kamala Harris privately called New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani last week and has held closed-door meetings with progressive figures, including pro-Palestinian activists, as she tests a 2028 run. Times of Israel, JPost, Ynet, i24 and New York Post all describe contact with Mamdani after his allies' New York primary wins, plus meetings or talks with Uncommitted co-founder Abbas Alawieh and DNC member James Zogby. For Israel, the signal is strategic: bipartisan U.S. support remains vital, and Israeli leaders should answer false Gaza narratives while keeping channels open across the Democratic Party.