Mamdani revokes IHRA antisemitism definition on day 1, amid broad rejection of Adams orders
The Times of Israel••general
Key Points:
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revoked all executive orders implemented by former Mayor Eric Adams since September 26, 2024, including those related to antisemitism definitions and pro-Israel measures, signaling a sharp policy shift.
- Mamdani canceled the city's adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, which includes certain forms of Israel criticism, citing concerns over restrictions on legitimate political speech.
- The revocation also nullified Adams’s opposition to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, aligning with Mamdani’s longstanding support for BDS and his refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state.
- Despite these changes, Mamdani retained the
