JERUSALEM (JNS) – Radio host and commentator Sid Rosenberg said Wednesday that he was revoking an earlier apology he made to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during remarks at the JNS International Policy Summit in Jerusalem.

Rosenberg’s comments referred to an earlier controversy in which he called Mamdani a “cockroach,” a remark that drew criticism and led him to issue a public apology.

Addressing attendees at the conference, Rosenberg said he no longer stood by that apology and renewed his criticism of the mayor, drawing applause from some in the audience.

🚨 “I REVOKE MY APOLOGY.”
At #JNS26, @SidRosenberg19 makes headlines and unloads on Zohran Mamdani. He publicly revoked his apology to the NYC mayor saying
“I’ve given this guy months to prove me wrong.”

Watch the full address ▶ https://t.co/YLr5IEq7r7 pic.twitter.com/fgJQEjwWNf

— Jerusalem News Syndicate (@JNS_org) June 24, 2026

“I revoke my apology,” Rosenberg said during his speech.

Rosenberg, a longtime radio personality and outspoken supporter of Israel, has frequently criticized Mamdani over his views on Israel and other political issues.

The remarks came amid growing tensions within New York politics following a series of Democratic primary victories by progressive candidates aligned with Mamdani, whose influence has expanded since his election as mayor.

The JNS International Policy Summit in Jerusalem brought together political leaders, journalists and policy experts to discuss issues affecting Israel, the Middle East and Jewish communities worldwide.

Mamdani had not publicly responded to Rosenberg’s latest remarks as of Tuesday evening.