New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s wife, Rama Dowaj, is under scrutiny for her past social media activity, where she allegedly expressed support for terrorists during her teenage years and early adulthood.
Back in September 2017, Dowaj posted a photo of Leila Khalid, a notable member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), who was involved in two hijackings in the late 1960s. The caption on the Tumblr pic read, “I would gladly accept death if it would help my cause.”
Khalid is notably recognized for being the first woman to hijack a plane, gaining infamy among terrorist circles. Reports indicate that many of Dowaj’s concerning posts date back to her early twenties; she grew up in New Jersey before eventually moving to Dubai.
Moreover, in March 2015, at just 17, Dowaj shared a tweet praising Shadia Abu Ghazale on International Women’s Day. Abu Ghazale was involved in an Israeli bus bombing and led multiple other attacks. She died in 1968 when a bomb she was constructing exploded accidentally in her home.
Several of Dowaj’s posts featured images of people in keffiyehs or sewing national flags, including a notable photo from February 1988 showcasing Palestinian demonstrators preparing for a protest during the First Intifada. Another image featured a stamp from Bangladesh that stated: “Salute to the brave freedom fighters of Palestine.”
In a July 2015 post, she criticized U.S. military presence abroad, asserting that American soldiers engaged in overseas conflicts aren’t fighting for freedom but rather participating in imperialistic warfare. The post ended dramatically with “*Drops microphone*”.
More recently, criticism has emerged regarding Mamdani after he rescinded an executive order about Israel, leading to allegations that he is promoting “anti-Semitic gasoline.” Dowaj also reposted commentary suggesting that Muslims should not be blamed for terrorism, attributing it to other demographics, which raised eyebrows due to her stance on these issues.
Later, she displayed disappointment towards Snapchat for their coverage of Tel Aviv, asserting her belief that the city shouldn’t exist because of its occupation status.
After the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, Dowaj liked an Instagram post that showed graphics from the event, which resulted in the deaths of more than 1,200 Israelis, including many children. She also liked a claim that a New York Times investigative report regarding the assaults during that attack was “fabricated.”
As concerns about her past continue, Fox News Digital has attempted to contact the mayor’s office for further comments.
