Either this is a lie or Colbert's brain is fried, because he was wording it in the same loaded "does the state of Israel have a right to exist?" with zero critical engagement. Colbert was indistinguishable from whatever typical zio could ask that question except for his affectation of empathy to Mamdani. If that's what being an ally is, then it's indistinguishable from being an enemy who has a trace of good faith.