We don’t need Nithya Raman’s anti-Israel hatred
Nithya Raman, a socialist mayoral candidate, has been criticized for her anti-Israel statements during her campaign. Her comments, which include labeling Israel as an 'apartheid' state, have raised concerns about the divisive rhetoric in Los Angeles. The article argues that such views are out of step with the majority of Angelenos and could further exacerbate tensions within the community.
- ▪Nithya Raman has been accused of bringing anti-Israel hatred into the mayoral race.
- ▪She agreed with claims of genocide in Gaza and labeled Israel as an 'apartheid' state.
- ▪The article highlights that LA has a significant Jewish community that feels threatened by rising antisemitism.
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Opinion We don’t need Nithya Raman’s anti-Israel hatred By CA Post Editorial Board Published May 20, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Socialist mayoral candidate Nithya Raman has brought anti-Israel hatred to the race for mayor — a troubling sign that she intends to follow the divisive path of Zohran Mamdani in New York. As Page Six Hollywood reported, Raman told left-wing extremist and podcaster Hasan Piker that she agreed with the lie that Israel had committed “genocide” in Gaza.
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