NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed pushback over his foreign policy stances during a City Hall press briefing, drawing a sharp distinction between criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and protecting Jewish New Yorkers. Responding to critics linking his anti-Zionist rhetoric to rising antisemitism, Mamdani stressed that holding the Israeli government accountable for its actions does not equate to bigotry against Jewish people. Announcing expanded funding for hate crime prevention and synagogue security across the five boroughs, the mayor reiterated his commitment to safeguarding Jewish communities.
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