Israel Criticizes New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Over Antisemitism Policy

Zohran Mamdani promised a bold new era for New York after revoking several executive orders issued by Eric Adams following his 2024 corruption indictment.The democratic socialist rescinded policies concerning the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement, ICE access to Rikers Island, and protest regulations near religious sites.While the Israeli foreign ministry and Jewish leaders condemned the shifts as fueling antisemitism, advocacy groups supported the moves for protecting sanctuary laws.