Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
January 2, 2026 · i24news.tv ↗
"On his very first day as NYC Mayor, Mamdani shows his true face: He scraps the IHRA definition of antisemitism and lifts restrictions on boycotting Israel," the message read. "This isn't leadership. It's antisemitic gasoline on an open fire."
Why It’s Conflation
On his first day, Mamdani dropped New York City's official definition of antisemitism and its rules against boycotting Israel. Israel's foreign ministry called that "antisemitic gasoline on an open fire." Ending a boycott ban and a disputed definition is a policy choice, not hatred of Jews.
What Actually Happened
Mamdani revoked a swath of predecessor Eric Adams's executive orders, including the city's adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism and its restrictions on boycotting Israel.