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NYC Mayor Hopeful Opposes $39M Israel Bonds Investment

9/9/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for NYC mayor, opposes the city's $39 million investment in Israel Bonds.
City comptroller Brad Lander decided against renewing these bonds, citing a policy against foreign government debt.
Mamdani emphasized addressing violations of international law without explicitly rejecting divestment from Israeli businesses.
He criticized Mayor Eric Adams for engaging with Israeli settler leaders and promised increased cooperation.
Mamdani acknowledged a “crisis of antisemitism” in NYC, asserting there is “no room for it.”
Election Day is November 4; Mark Levine, the Democratic comptroller nominee, supports restoring Israel Bonds.

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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for NYC mayor, opposes the city's $39 million investment in Israel Bonds.
City comptroller Brad Lander decided against renewing these bonds, citing a policy against foreign government debt.
Mamdani emphasized addressing violations of international law without explicitly rejecting divestment from Israeli businesses.
He criticized Mayor Eric Adams for engaging with Israeli settler leaders and promised increased cooperation.
Mamdani acknowledged a “crisis of antisemitism” in NYC, asserting there is “no room for it.”
Election Day is November 4; Mark Levine, the Democratic comptroller nominee, supports restoring Israel Bonds.