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- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism over his anti-Zionist stance and controversial appointees.
- Critics accuse him of supporting Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, aimed at eliminating Israel as a Jewish state.
- In January 2026, the NYPD reported a 182% rise in anti-Jewish hate crimes from the previous year.
- His appointment of Phylisa Wisdom, who opposes IHRA definition of antisemitism, fuels fears about Jewish safety in New York.
