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Mamdani Vows to Cut Ties with Controversial Technion

11/2/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayoral candidate, pledged to terminate Technion-Israel Institute of Technology's operations in New York City if elected.
He said the Technion's ties to Israel's defense establishment disqualify it from receiving city funding.
Mamdani's plan to reassess the Cornell University–Technion partnership drew criticism from city officials and Jewish leaders, who called it antisemitic.
Despite backlash, he would support Jewish cultural events and not harm the Jewish community.

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Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayoral candidate, pledged to terminate Technion-Israel Institute of Technology's operations in New York City if elected.
He said the Technion's ties to Israel's defense establishment disqualify it from receiving city funding.
Mamdani's plan to reassess the Cornell University–Technion partnership drew criticism from city officials and Jewish leaders, who called it antisemitic.
Despite backlash, he would support Jewish cultural events and not harm the Jewish community.