Gaza emerges as a defining issue for Gen Z voters in New York Democratic primaries

Gaza has become a pivotal issue for Gen Z voters in New York Democratic primaries, with progressive candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani securing victories by condemning Israel's actions in Gaza. Comptroller Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and Claire Valdez, all aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America, won races by advocating for a stance against Israel's 'genocidal war' in Gaza.