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NYC Health Group's Anti-Israel Meeting Sparks Outrage

2/5/2026

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New York City Department of Health, under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, formed 'Global Oppression and Public Health Working Group' accusing Israel of genocide.
The group met to discuss global oppression and health equity, omitting Hamas' attack and Gaza war.
Critics, including Yael Halaas of American Jewish Medical Association, condemned the meeting as promoting anti-Semitic views, reflecting Mamdani's history of criticizing Israel.
A Jewish employee said politicization of the agency harms morale.

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New York City Department of Health, under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, formed 'Global Oppression and Public Health Working Group' accusing Israel of genocide.
The group met to discuss global oppression and health equity, omitting Hamas' attack and Gaza war.
Critics, including Yael Halaas of American Jewish Medical Association, condemned the meeting as promoting anti-Semitic views, reflecting Mamdani's history of criticizing Israel.
A Jewish employee said politicization of the agency harms morale.