Kata’ib Hizballah is back in headlines over US sanctions and Iran-backed militia activity in the Middle East; a Shiite paramilitary group formed in 2013 in Iraq.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has posted a Nakba Day video featuring a survivor’s testimony, arguing the displacement of Palestinians began in 1947–49 and continues today. The one‑sided framing has drawn swift pushback from Jewish groups and some lawmakers, who say the post ignores counter‑facts and risks inflaming antisemitism.
U.S. prosecutors have unsealed a criminal complaint charging Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al‑Saadi, alleging he organised or supported nearly 18–20 attacks across Europe, Canada and the United States tied to Iran‑backed Kataib Hezbollah and the IRGC. He has appeared in Manhattan federal court and is being detained pending trial.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has posted a Nakba Day video featuring a survivor recounting displacement, prompting swift criticism from Jewish groups and officials who say the narrative omits key historical context and risks heightening antisemitism.