Former New York Governor George Pataki has issued a pointed call to the city's mayor, urging him to publicly reject the "Globalize the Intifada" movement and condemn its rhetoric ahead of the 9/11 anniversary. Pataki's remarks reflect a broader tension in New York politics between pro-Palestinian activism and the city's deep emotional connection to the September 11 attacks, which killed nearly 3,000 people in the city. The "Globalize the Intifada" campaign, which gained momentum in the mid-2000s, organized protests and demonstrations at universities and public spaces, drawing criticism from those who viewed its messaging as inflammatory in the context of the attacks. Pataki's intervention signals that the debate over how New York should engage with the movement remains a charged political issue, particularly as the city marks the anniversary of the attacks.
Pataki: NYC Mayor needs to reject Piker, condemn 'globalize the intifada', before 9/11 WRGB
