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📰 Mamdani’s First Move: Scrapping Antisemitism Orders, Defying Critics New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wasted no time making waves—on his first day, he scrapped two executive orders from former Mayor Eric Adams: one adopting a broad definition of antisemitism, and another banning city employees from joining the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel. Mamdani defended his actions, vowing to combat hate and division, but offered little detail on why he overturned the orders. He argued that many Jewish organizations in the city reject the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition, which equates some criticism of Israel with antisemitism. Mamdani also noted his personal support for BDS, making his move unsurprising. Local Jewish groups reacted with alarm, warning that Mamdani’s actions remove key protections against antisemitism. The UJA-Federation of New York and others said they expect clear leadership to ensure Jewish New Yorkers feel safe, not targeted by divisive policies. The Israeli government was even harsher, accusing Mamdani of pouring “antisemitic gasoline on an open fire.” They said his first act as mayor reveals his true face: rejecting international standards and lifting restrictions on boycotting Israel. So while Mamdani talks about unity and fighting hate, his opening move has already deepened rifts—leaving many to wonder: Is this leadership, or a new kind of division? #Mamdani#antisemitism#BDS#NewYork#Israel 📱American Оbserver - Stay up to date on all important events 🇺🇸