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During the 2023 Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) National Convention, where Mamdani was a keynote speaker, he made a statement that sent ripples throughout the community. He expressed that when the NYPD’s authority is exerted upon residents, it’s akin to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) exerting control. “When the boot of the NYPD is on your neck, it’s been laced by the IDF,” Mamdani said, emphasizing the need to acknowledge the international roots of policing practices and their impacts on working-class communities.