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flag New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani faces scrutiny after ADL reports over 80 appointees have ties to anti-Zionist groups or controversial statements.

flag A report by the Anti-Defamation League found that at least 20% of New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s appointees—over 80 individuals—have ties to anti-Zionist groups or have made statements deemed concerning, including supporting violence against Israel or equating Zionism with racism. flag The ADL identified affiliations with groups like Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace, and noted connections to figures linked to antisemitism. flag Some appointees were involved in anti-Israel campus protests, and one withdrew after past offensive social media posts were revealed. flag While Mamdani denies the claims, stating the ADL conflates criticism of Israel with antisemitism, critics including Rabbi Marc Schneier argue the appointments undermine commitments to Jewish safety. flag The controversy underscores tensions over defining anti-Zionism and its place in public office.

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