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Israel Criticizes NYC Mayor's Anti-Israel Boycott Decision

1/4/2026

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The Israeli Foreign Ministry criticized Zohran Mamdani, the Mayor of New York City, for his executive order revoking restrictions on boycotting Israeli firms and scrapping the IHRA definition of antisemitism.
Jewish groups condemned the decision, with the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) supporting it, arguing the IHRA definition limits criticism of Israel.
Israel Defense Forces are preparing for action against Iran, Lebanon, and the West Bank amid unrest in Iran.

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The Israeli Foreign Ministry criticized Zohran Mamdani, the Mayor of New York City, for his executive order revoking restrictions on boycotting Israeli firms and scrapping the IHRA definition of antisemitism.
Jewish groups condemned the decision, with the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) supporting it, arguing the IHRA definition limits criticism of Israel.
Israel Defense Forces are preparing for action against Iran, Lebanon, and the West Bank amid unrest in Iran.