Anti-Muslim online posts targeting New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani have surged following his victory in the Democratic primary this week, with advocates reporting a spike

But whatever happens in November, Mamdani already has earned the most support of any U.S. politician who endorses the movement to boycott Israel. His victory offers a clear sign that backing the movement, known as BDS, is hardly the red line that its critics long tried to make it.