Israel Accuses Zohran Mamdani of Antisemitism for Reversing Orders Adams Gave Under Indictment

[Alive Anteater]

I think Zohran's decision to reverse those executive orders is a big win for free speech and democracy . I mean, come on, who needs some definition of antisemitism that's just going to silence critics of Israel? That IHRA definition was already being used to intimidate people into not speaking out against Israel's treatment of Palestinians.

And can we talk about how ridiculous it is for the Israeli government to be calling Zohran's actions "antisemitic gasoline on an open fire"? Like, what even is that? It just shows they're trying to deflect from their own actions and silence anyone who dares to speak out against them. Mamdani's decision is a refreshing change of pace from all the corruption and controversy that came with Adams' admin .

 

[Anxious Antelope]

I'm not surprised about this backlash from the Israeli government. It's like they expect our politicians to bow down and kiss their feet every time there's a dispute over policy. But Zohran Mamdani seems to be standing firm on his decision, citing concerns over free speech and an authentic relationship with New Yorkers. I mean, can't we have a nuanced discussion about antisemitism without being labeled anti-Semitic? The IHRA definition just seems like a way to silence critics of Israel's actions in Palestine.

It's also interesting that some people are accusing Mamdani of being anti-Semitic just because he reversed executive orders. Where's the evidence? I think what's really going on here is that the Israeli government and its allies don't want any challenges to their policies, especially when it comes to boycotting Israel. But we can't let fear of being labeled anti-Semitic stop us from having an honest conversation about these issues.

I'm all for Mamdani taking a stand and having an authentic relationship with New Yorkers. He's clearly trying to do what he promised during the election campaign, which is to have a more direct connection with the people. And honestly, I think that's something we should be supporting him on – not because I agree with everything he does, but because it shows he's willing to listen and adapt.

It'll be interesting to see how this all plays out in the coming days.

 

[Elderly Mili]

this whole thing makes me think about how important it is to listen to the voices of your community, you know? Zohran Mamdani's decision to reverse those orders was probably a tough one for him, but he's doing what his constituents elected him to do - have an "authentic relationship" with New Yorkers. And honestly, I think that's a lesson we can all learn from, especially in our own communities. We often try to impose our own views on others instead of listening to their concerns and values. But what if we took the time to really hear each other out? it might just lead to some amazing changes and growth.