NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reverses antisemitism order defining anti-Zionism as hate

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revoked an executive order adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism, including provisions linking some anti-Zionist rhetoric to antisemitism.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pictured during his first day in office, January 1, 2026.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pictured during his first day in office, January 1, 2026.

(photo credit: Dave Sanders/Pool via REUTERS)

ByJAMES GENN, IDAN KWELLER

JANUARY 2, 2026 05:02

Updated: JANUARY 2, 2026 14:18