Overview
- He departs Friday and returns Tuesday, Nov. 18, for a five-day visit, according to his public schedule.
- City Hall says the itinerary includes discussions on combating antisemitism, meetings with government officials and economic and tech leaders, and visits to religious sites.
- The city will pay for the trip, though costs have not been disclosed, and City Hall has not specified which Israeli officials the mayor will meet.
- The visit comes days after mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s win, highlighting a sharp policy contrast on Israel between the outgoing mayor and his successor.
- Adams has spoken about post-mayoral opportunities, travel plans, and academic and writing goals, while reports of potential ambassadorship roles remain unconfirmed.