Israel accuses Mamdani of antisemitism
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used his executive powers to revoke a handful of orders put into place by his predecessor after the former mayor was federally indicted, including a directive that expanded the definition of antisemitism and another that barred city employees and agencies from boycotting or divesting from Israel.
Newly inaugurated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) has revoked a series of executive orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams (D), including some aimed at supporting Israel. In one of
Mamdani said he plans to maintain the Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism, which Adams had created via executive order.
The Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu accused New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of antisemitism for undoing Eric Adams orders.
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