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Rabbis Urge Mayor to Clarify Anti-Israel Stance | New York City News
Mayor Mamdani’s fiery anti-Israel rhetoric is sparking alarm among New York’s Jewish community, with rabbis urging him to clarify that his criticism of Netanyahu and Israeli policy doesn’t equate to targeting Jewish residents. They cite a recent stabbing as evidence of rising antisemitism fueled by inflammatory statements, stressing the need for distinction between government actions and Jewish people. While the mayor remains vocal—calling Netanyahu a “war criminal”—the rabbis want him to explicitly affirm Jewish safety in NYC. The meeting was described as constructive, with the mayor taking…
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