New York mayor issues order targeting Israel divestment weeks before Mamdani takes office

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Edward HelmoreDecember 4, 2025 at 08:54 PM

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued two executive orders aimed at combating antisemitism weeks before Zohran Mamdani, a critic of Israel, is set to take office. The first order prohibits city agencies and pension funds from engaging in policies that discriminate against Israel or align with the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. The second order directs the police commissioner to evaluate regulations for protests near houses of worship, following demonstrations outside a synagogue. Adams stated the orders are intended to protect Jewish New Yorkers from discrimination and harassment. These measures are viewed as an effort to preemptively curb Mamdani's ability to influence city policy regarding Israel, particularly concerning the city's $300 million in Israeli bonds and assets, although Mamdani will have the power to reverse the orders upon taking office.

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United States 60% Zohran Mamdani 70% New York City ×370% Eric Adams ×280% Israel ×480%

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antisemitism 100% israel 90% bds movement 80% new york city 70% divestment 70% zohran mamdani 60% eric adams 60% executive order 50% pension investments 50% palestinian cause 40%