New York City Mayor Eric Adams took off for Israel overnight Monday in his first trip overseas since becoming mayor.
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In a video posted on Twitter while boarding the plane, Adams said he was going to meet with Israeli officials to "continue to strengthen" Israel-US ties – calling the Jewish state "a real partner in the region" – as well as discuss technology and visit important religious sites.
Video: Adams boarding a plane to Israel / Credit: Twitter
Adams' three-day trip will include a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other leaders to "discuss combined efforts to combat antisemitism," his office said earlier.
Adams was elected on November 2, 2021, becoming the mayor of the five boroughs that encompass NYC – home to the largest Jewish population outside Israel.
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