New York City Mayor Eric Adams has reportedly accused a fellow mayoral candidate of making antisemitic remarks. Speaking to members of the Jewish Community Relations Council, Adams allegedly warned that one of the candidates in the race was “spewing antisemitism.”

Though Adams didn’t name names, sources told the New York Post they believe he was referring to Assemblyman Zohran Kwame Mamdani. Mamdani, a democratic socialist from Queens, has been vocal about his criticism of Israel, calling its military actions in Gaza a “genocidal war” and even going on a hunger strike in 2023 to demand a ceasefire. He also introduced a bill aimed at preventing New York charities from funding Israeli settlements, though it didn’t pass.

Mamdani’s campaign has pushed back against the accusation, saying he’s running a “positive and visionary campaign” to help working-class New Yorkers and strongly condemns antisemitism along with all forms of hate.

Meanwhile, Adams’ camp doubled down, stating that NYC’s next mayor must stand firmly against antisemitism and promote unity. With the election race heating up, this controversy is sure to add more fuel to the political fire.