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Members of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Health Department reportedly held their first meeting of the “Global Oppression and Public Health Working Group” on Tuesday, according to the New York Post.
The members of this group met for more than an hour at the headquarters of the department to discuss the purpose of this group, referring to what they call the “killing of people” in Gaza as an example of global oppression.
“We have made real progress in responding to the ongoing genocide in Palestine,” the presenter said in audio obtained by the New York Post.
The presenter continued, “And the working group aims to address the growing interest among health ministry workers to learn about the current and ongoing pressures around the world in many ways and how it affects the development of health equity.”
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The “Global Oppression and Public Health Working Group” reportedly cited the “carnage” in Gaza as the reason for its campaign. (Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The New York Post also reported that the group’s mission was to study the impact of global oppression “on the health and well-being of communities leading NYC through trauma, violence and discrimination” and to “support colleagues who are adversely affected” by it.
This news came days after Mamdani announced Dr. Alister Martin as commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in New York City. Prior to his new position, Martin was the founder of Vote-ER, a political organization that aimed to provide voter registration in health care settings.
The New York City Department of Health and City Hall did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered his inaugural address on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, outside City Hall. (Fox Stories/Pool)
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported in December that more than 80 people — about 20% of Mamdani’s nominees at the time — had ties to anti-Zionist organizations or organizations.
One of Mamdani’s reform aides, Hassaan Chaudhary, previously called Israel “paganism” and used the word “Jew” as an insult, according to the ADL.
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The Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, has been arrested for alleged anti-Zionist ties. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
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Several other nominees were also quoted in statements that appeared to support or justify violence against Israel and the Oct. 7 attacks.
Fox News’ Bonny Chu contributed to this report.
