Former Israeli UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan ignited controversy after delivering a forceful message aimed at New York political figure Zohran Mamdani, declaring, “We survived Amalek, we survived Hamas, we defeated Iran, we overcame Pharaoh — we will overcome Zohran Mamdani as well.” The remarks, made during a public appearance and widely circulated online, immediately drew attention for comparing a contemporary political opponent to historical and modern adversaries that Israel has faced.