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Jewish Groups Challenge ADL's Stance on Israel Criticism

12/24/2025

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Three left-leaning US Jewish groups criticize the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism in its report on Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
The ADL expressed concern about individuals on Mamdani's transition team alleged to have antisemitic ties.
Mamdani countered that the ADL does not distinguish between legitimate criticism and antisemitism.
Critics, including Jamie Beran of Bend the Arc, said the ADL prioritizes politics over Jewish safety.

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Three left-leaning US Jewish groups criticize the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism in its report on Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
The ADL expressed concern about individuals on Mamdani's transition team alleged to have antisemitic ties.
Mamdani countered that the ADL does not distinguish between legitimate criticism and antisemitism.
Critics, including Jamie Beran of Bend the Arc, said the ADL prioritizes politics over Jewish safety.