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On Israel Visit, Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams Meets Herzog, Warns of Rising Antisemitism

He used the trip to promote tech partnerships, cautioning that proposed rollbacks by mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani could undercut protections.

Overview

  • Adams met President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem, where Herzog hailed him as a steadfast friend of Israel and the Jewish people.
  • Addressing a Tel Aviv event hosted by the Combat Antisemitism Movement, Adams said Jewish New Yorkers should be vigilant and that the community must prepare itself.
  • He criticized mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani’s stated plans on Israeli ties and city policy, urging against divesting pension investments and against undoing antisemitism safeguards including the IHRA definition.
  • As part of a security focus, Adams toured Israel’s IMI Academy and an Aerial Systems facility to study counterterrorism tactics, including drone‑assisted rapid response.
  • He made symbolic and personal stops, praying at the Western Wall and meeting freed hostages, with a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expected on Tuesday.