New York Mayor Mamdani counters Netanyahu with anti-Semitism strategy

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani countered Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's accusations of anti-Semitism by presenting a strategy to combat anti-Semitism.

Among other things, more money should be made available to protect Jewish institutions, prevent anti-Semitism and support Jewish traditions and celebrations, according to the 35-page paper. The strategy does not address the Middle East conflict.

A few days ago, Netanyahu described Mamdani as the "anti-Semitic mayor of New York" at the United Nations General Assembly. He complained that Mamdani repeatedly falsely accused Israel of genocide.

Jewish organizations have mixed reactions to Mamdani's strategy

Reactions from Jewish organizations to Mamdani's strategy were mixed. While some welcomed at least some parts, others criticized it as not being enough.

Mamdani is the first Muslim mayor of the metropolis of New York and is one of Netanyahu's harshest critics in the USA. He describes the Israeli head of government as a war criminal and accuses Israel of genocide against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Most recently, New York's mayor checked whether police officers could arrest Benjamin Netanyahu at the UN general debate. There is an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court against Israel's head of government.

Representatives of primarily conservative parts of New York's large Jewish community have repeatedly openly rejected Mamdani's harsh criticism of the Israeli government. Pro-Israel groups have repeatedly accused him of one-sidedness and anti-Semitism.

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