New York City’s newly elected democratic socialist mayor just handed anti-Israel activists their biggest victory yet, dismantling key protections against antisemitism on his very first day in office.
Story Highlights
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani revoked executive orders protecting against antisemitism and anti-Israel boycotts on day one
- Israel’s foreign minister accused him of pouring “antisemitic gasoline on an open fire”
- Mamdani openly supports the BDS movement targeting Israel with boycotts and divestment
- Jewish organizations warn the revocations remove crucial tools for combating antisemitism
- The 34-year-old socialist’s actions signal a radical shift in NYC’s Israel policy
Socialist Mayor Dismantles Antisemitism Protections
Zohran Mamdani wasted no time implementing his radical agenda, revoking multiple executive orders signed by predecessor Eric Adams that adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism and barred city agencies from boycotting Israel. The 34-year-old democratic socialist framed these destructive moves as offering “a fresh start for the incoming administration.” This represents a dangerous precedent where legitimate antisemitism protections are sacrificed to appease anti-Israel extremists.
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International Condemnation and Diplomatic Crisis
Israel’s foreign minister immediately condemned Mamdani’s actions, accusing him of pouring “antisemitic gasoline on an open fire.” This swift international rebuke demonstrates how Mamdani’s reckless policies are already damaging America’s relationship with our key Middle Eastern ally. The timing of these revocations on his first full day as mayor amplifies the controversy and signals his administration’s clear hostility toward Israel and Jewish interests in the nation’s largest city.
Israel Accuses Mamdani of Throwing ‘Antisemitic Gasoline on an Open Fire’ with Day 1 Executive Orders
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BDS Movement Gains Major Victory
Mamdani’s support for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement, which he publicly endorsed on “Morning Joe” in November 2025, now has official backing from New York City government. The BDS movement seeks to economically strangle Israel through boycotts and divestment, echoing tactics historically used against Jewish businesses. By revoking Adams’ executive order that prevented city agencies from participating in such boycotts, Mamdani has opened the door for taxpayer-funded discrimination against the world’s only Jewish state.
Jewish Organizations Sound Alarm
The Anti-Defamation League of New York and New Jersey warned that “revoking these executive orders removes key tools for addressing antisemitism, including BDS-driven efforts that seek to demonize, delegitimize, and isolate the world’s only Jewish state.” The National Jewish Advocacy Center also criticized the administration’s actions. Meanwhile, the Council on American-Islamic Relations applauded the revocations, revealing the clear ideological battle lines. This split demonstrates how Mamdani’s policies pit Jewish safety concerns against radical Palestinian advocacy groups.
Dangerous Precedent for American Cities
Mamdani’s actions represent more than local policy changes—they signal a broader assault on America’s support for Israel by the radical left. His administration’s approach could embolden similar anti-Israel movements in other progressive cities, creating a patchwork of municipal hostility toward our democratic ally. The mayor’s promise to fight antisemitism through “a politics of universality” rings hollow when his first official acts weakened established protections and legitimized discrimination against Jewish interests.
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Zohran Mamdani Faces Allegations of Antisemitism on First Day as Mayor
