"We traveled yesterday to light Hanukkah menorahs with Jews, to bring Jewish light to their homes. We met Jews from all walks of life and, after several hours, went down to the subway to the World Chabad Center. During the transfer between Line 4 and Line 3, a father and son were present. The father began attacking and cursing the boy, who appeared to be around bar mitzvah age. There were about eight of us boys, and I naively thought this was a mentally disturbed person."

He continued: "We entered the car together with him, and then he began shouting anti-Jewish slurs and making threatening gestures toward the boys and toward me. I started recording his actions, and then his son, who was standing in front of me and hadn't done anything, began attacking me, taking my phone, making gun signs at my head, and told me, 'If you don't give me your phone now, I will kill you.'"

Video: The incident on the subway / Credit: Mandy Azraf

Later, Mandy recounted that one of the boys tried to help him, but "the father of the boy who attacked me grabbed the boy by the throat and pressed him against a pole in the car. The moment the doors opened, we immediately fled, even though it wasn't the station we were supposed to get off at."

He pointed out that he received almost no assistance from the other passengers who witnessed the entire incident: "It was a difficult incident because no one tried to intervene and stop it. But the moment something physical started happening, two people tried to stop it, but most of the people in the car didn't do anything."

These assailants need to be found and arrested before they take another subway ride.

The assault on Jews happened on the 3 train in NYC which runs from Harlem to Brooklyn. https://t.co/vx48mPDcSB pic.twitter.com/AncGkdm5he

— Marina Medvin (@MarinaMedvin) December 16, 2025

Mandy and his friends, who were with him, filed a police complaint shortly after the antisemitic attack: "I sent the videos to an officer on WhatsApp, and they said they would check it. Today we gave testimony at the police station, they had us sign forms, and showed us pictures of the suspects. According to what we understood, the officers know their identities but haven't caught them yet."

Against the backdrop of the shocking massacre in Australia, Azraf warned about the rise in antisemitism also in New York and pointed an accusing finger at newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani: "Yesterday the mayor of New York visited The Ohel [memorial site for Chabad leader] because of the attack in Sydney, but regarding what's happening in the New York subway, he's not protecting Jewish security and isn't condemning the incident."

Looking ahead, Mandy refused to bow his head: "It seems antisemitic incidents are starting to intensify. We're trying to protect ourselves, but it's clear we won't hide Jewish symbols. We'll continue to illuminate the darkness that's trying to prevent us from doing what we need to do."

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As is well known, one of the most famous scenes from the latter, and perhaps one of the most famous in all of cinema, takes place in a venerable New York delicatessen, when Sally (Meg Ryan) demonstrates to Harry (Billy Crystal) how she fakes a vocal orgasm – freely in front of all the restaurant's patrons (by the way, the elderly woman who requests "what she's having" is Estelle Reiner, Rob's mother).

Following news of Reiner's death, Jake Dell, the owner of Katz's Deli, paid tribute to the late director. "Rob Reiner was a friend of Katz's Deli in so many ways," Dell, whose family has operated the delicatessen for five generations, told The Hollywood Reporter. "The staff and everyone at Katz's remembers him with great fondness, and we have so many amazing memories of him. He was a regular customer who came in every time he arrived in the city – a Brooklyn guy who would come in and grab a sandwich."

Dell recalled that Reiner, along with Billy Crystal and screenwriter Nora Ephron (who later became a successful director in her own right), worked to determine exactly how the defining scene would look and how it would successfully incorporate the delicatessen, which opened (albeit under a different name and ownership) in 1888 and is famous for its pastrami sandwiches and other "Jewish" dishes like matzo ball soup, chopped liver, noodle kugel, rugelach, babka, and these days even special Hanukkah treats.

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 Just this past October, in an interview he gave to CBS's "60 Minutes" program, Reiner revealed that during filming of the delicatessen scene, he felt Meg Ryan wasn't giving her all to illustrate the sexual satisfaction she was experiencing. So he sat in her place across from Billy Crystal to show her how to do it properly. "And I'm pounding on the table, 'Yes! Yes! Yes!,' and suddenly I realize I'm having an orgasm in front of my mother, you know?," he said in the interview with his characteristic humor.

By the way, the famous table is still in the delicatessen, and is even marked with a sign that reads "Where Harry met Sally... hope you have what she had!" Bon appétit.

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Instead of condemning the mob for targeting a modern Orthodox synagogue, Mamdani's spokesperson, Dora Pekec, said, "He believes every New Yorker should be free to enter a house of worship without intimidation," and added, "And that these sacred spaces should not be used to promote activities in violation of international law."

For a long time, I did not want to speak over Jewish New Yorkers who now have to live with a mayor who cannot condemn phrases like "Globalize The Intifada." But I am tired of seeing bad-faith actors tell the worried Jewish community that their concerns are exaggerated, misinformed, or rooted in bad faith. Instead of confronting a record of statements and alliances that alarm many Jews, Mamdani and his defenders have chosen to tokenize Jewish voters and gaslight the community.

Mamdani's defenders often point to the fact that a significant portion of Jewish New Yorkers voted for him, claiming this proves he cannot be antisemitic and that all allegations are about his stance on Israel. However, no poll accurately measures Jewish support. Most cite a CNN exit poll showing 31 percent support among 710 Jewish respondents, without methodology or margin of error disclosed.

Another poll, conducted by Quinnipiac University, found only 16 percent of Jewish voters supported Mamdani, and 75 percent viewed him unfavorably.

The real problem is not which poll is correct. It is the instrumentalization of Jews. Invoking Jewish voters when convenient and dismissing Jewish fears when inconvenient treats Jews not as a community with legitimate safety concerns, but as a rhetorical shield.

If Mamdani wanted to reassure Jewish New Yorkers, his transition team selections did the opposite. Among the 400 appointees are several with documented histories of anti-Israel extremism or remarks crossing into antisemitism.

Elle Bisgaard-Church, appointed as Chief of Staff, has deep ties to the Democratic Socialists of America, an anti-Israel movement known for supporting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement against Israel.

Waleed Shahid, on the Committee on Community Organizing, wrote on October 7, while Israelis were still being murdered, that Hamas' massacre was a "byproduct of Israel's violent policies." Contextualizing Jewish suffering in real time is not neutral; it is a moral failing.

Jenna Hamed, on the Arts and Culture Committee, wrote six days after the massacre that she "reaffirm[s]" her people "for all measures taken toward life and liberation" and that "freeing Palestine" requires the "obliteration of all borders." Given the context, this endorses violence and implies rejection of Israel's right to exist.

Tamika Mallory, on the Community Safety Committee, has refused to condemn Louis Farrakhan, suggested Jews oppress people of color, and resigned from the Women's March in 2019 amid accusations of antisemitism. Elevating her to a role in community safety sends a chilling message about whose safety matters.

These appointments are not incidental. They reflect a worldview that many Jewish New Yorkers already find alarming. Asking them to ignore that worldview because some voted for Mamdani is insulting.

Jewish New Yorkers are not imagining things. They are responding to explicit statements, documented histories, and public choices made by their incoming mayor. Their concerns cannot be dismissed with selective polling or accusations of hysteria.

If Mamdani wants to be a mayor for all New Yorkers, he must begin by acknowledging the legitimacy of Jewish concerns, not minimizing or manipulating them. He must be honest about the implications of his record and the rhetoric of those he elevates. Above all, he must stop allowing Jewish voters to be reduced to a talking point in the service of a political narrative.

Gaslighting is not leadership. Tokenization is not inclusion.

Jewish New Yorkers deserve better than both.

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At the "Let Me Explain" panel during the Israel Hayom conference in New York, three influencers – comedian and journalist Eitan Levine, sports media personality Emily Austin, and Living Lchaim founder Yaakov Langer – shared how they inadvertently became the spearhead of Israeli and Jewish advocacy on social media. Between threats, contract cancellations, floods of hatred, and antisemitic responses, they insisted on remaining visible, Jewish, and proud – fighting lies not only with facts but also with humor, sports, and deep human conversations.

Levine explained that once you become an openly Jewish figure online, there is no escape. "They called me a 'kike' even before October 7. My sister lives in Israel, I lived there, and I visit often. The day everything exploded, I had no choice but to stand behind Judaism and the connection to Israel. If this is part of me – then I will also be stubborn about it."

Langer, who came from the ultra-Orthodox world, admitted that October 7 was a moment of sobering realization for him. "I always knew there was antisemitism, but something in me said – well, they do not really hate us like that. And then you saw the depth of the hatred, without any logic. From that was born the place to be a proud, open Jew, and to say – if there is a problem, it is their problem."

Austin came from the most American dream there is – sports. "I was negotiating with ESPN, working with NBA teams, I was riding the wave," she said. "And then October 7 happened. Almost at the same moment, Puma parted ways with me, Sports Illustrated dropped me, the negotiations with ESPN stopped, even Miss Universe. I found myself at 22, without work, after being at my peak."

But instead of disappearing, she pressed on the gas. "I said to myself – if I have to lose everything, even my life, to say what is right – I will do it. Sports is a language that unites people; through it, I reach players, coaches, and an audience that would not encounter Zionism in any other way."

She did not hide the personal cost. Exposure of personal details, threats, a flood of hatred – to the point of constant contact with the FBI. "I was sure that those threatening me were sitting in Iran. The answer was, 'They are from Staten Island,'" she said with a half smile.

Levine used stand-up comedy as a weapon. "If you are funnier than the other side – you won the argument, even if you are not 100% right. Comedy is an insane way to convey information. The moment you make someone laugh, they are suddenly open to hearing about Israel too."

He insisted on reminding people that Israel is not just war. "When I think about Israel, I think about the food, about the hot people in Tel Aviv. We must invest not only in videos of horror, but in music, art, and culture – to turn Tel Aviv into a global cultural hub. For every dollar invested in explaining October 7 – the next dollar must go to culture."

Langer, on the other hand, chose the most un-TikTok format – in-depth conversations on YouTube. "We have over 1.6 million subscribers, because people are thirsty to understand. It is easy to hate 'Jews' as a group, but it is much harder to hate a person after you hear an hour of their life story – of a hostage survivor, a soldier, a rabbi, or a mother."

According to him, there are three groups: proud Jews, declared haters, and "a lot in the middle – who do not know. Muslims who grew up on hatred of Jews wrote to me and said, 'Only now do I understand that you are normal human beings.' This happens when you let them get to know us truly."

The three speakers agreed that the real battle is over "the influenceable center" – people who are not sure, or who were dragged along by trends. Austin emphasized, "People know what happened on October 7. They are not ignorant – some of them just are not sad about it. So just flooding more and more facts is not enough. You must also talk about American interests – about how Israel contributes to security, technology, and the economy. Today, the narrative is that Israel is a 'leech' on the US. This is simply not true, and no one is explaining it seriously."

Levine warned against automatic labeling. "The question is not whether Tlaib or others are jihadists – but whether calling them that works. The answer is no. We lose when the whole world is defined as 'antisemitic.' We need a restart. Get out of the comfort zone, sit with those who seem like enemies to us – and discover that at least 90% of them do not hate us like we imagine."

Austin gave a personal example. "There is one person on Twitter who turned 'Jewess' into a derogatory nickname for me. I liked every response of his. In the end, he wrote to me privately, 'Aside from Israel, I agree with you on everything and respect you.' And suddenly – all the tweets were deleted. Sometimes it is not that deep; it is habit, it is herd mentality. You need courage to talk to them."

At the end of the panel, Langer used his son and candy as a metaphor. "Candy is the easiest to love. It is sweet, it is available, it is not nutritious. To hate Israel and Jews – it is like an instant candy, it is 'cool,' it goes with the flow. But it does not hold over time. What we are trying to do is turn the healthy thing – Jewish identity, the connection to Israel, the human story – into something cooler, deeper, and more accurate. Not to focus on the losers shouting in the street, but on building a strong, proud, and attractive community."

As Levine summarized with a smile, "The best thing you can do for advocacy – is simply to follow me on Instagram."

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"It's very easy to say where these war start and how we should do it," he said, warning against Israel renewing the campaign in Lebanon to force Hezbollah to disarm. Pressed by the interviewer that this was also the message before the Lebanon operation by Israel in late 2024, he said," Let's be fair. we wanted to get to a ceasefire before the land invasion because that is what the Israeli government wanted and that is what we wanted as a result. What we wanted publicly in Lebanon at the time that 'we are not going to stop this war until Hamas stops its war, it meant that Hamas is going to decide the future of Lebanon...and we said at some point Israel is going to say enough is enough." But he cautioned, "disarming will not happen by Israel.. you can't live in a state of war, the Lebanese have to do it."

Video: Amos Hochstein during the Israel Hayom Summit

He said that the ceasefire Hezbollah was not the result of the terror group's goodwill, but "a demonstration of military weakness." He revealed that alongside the ceasefire, efforts began to install a new presidency in Lebanon, which he described as "the most pro-Western the country has had for years – to create a stable basis for the move of disarming Hezbollah."

Yet a year later, the reality is grim. The Lebanese government has not fulfilled its part, and Hezbollah has not been weakened enough to voluntarily relinquish its power. Hochstein stated this explicitly. "Hezbollah must disarm, and the Lebanese government must fulfill what it committed to." However, he emphasized that Israel must give the Lebanese government a genuine opportunity to lead the move before opting for a military solution. "Returning to war will not achieve this, unless Israel plans a full occupation, which no one wants."

At the start of his remarks, he recalled the initial moments of anxiety for the hostage families when speaking with the US president. "I was there when Biden refused to leave the call – that is a moment that will stay with me all my life," he said.

When asked if this followed the same logic that previously led him to oppose military action against Hezbollah, Hochstein clarified the distinction. The difference, he argued, is that a previous campaign weakened Hezbollah but did not dismantle it. He maintained that military force alone would not solve the strategic problem – necessitating a multi-stage American-Lebanese plan to generate real change on the ground: evacuating the south (of Lebanon), long-range missiles have to be disbanded, and implementing actionable steps on clear schedules. Regarding how long Israel should remain patient, he refused to set a deadline but emphasized that the US must lead in creating a practical path, rather than merely issuing declarations.

The final part of the interview addressed a pressing question: Does the Democratic Party still support Israel? Hochstein rejected the gloomy forecasts. "There is still strong support, both in Israel and among American Jewry. Not all Democrats are Mamdani," he said. He admitted that antisemitism is rising on both the left and the right but warned against panic. "The US is still the safest place for Jews in the world – and I believe it will remain so." Hochstein concluded with cautious optimism, noting that while the challenges are immense – in Lebanon, in Israel, and within US Jewry – there is no room for despair. "History has proven that it is possible to cope with these waves. We need to fight – and not give up."

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Speaking to a crowded room of dignitaries, including references to the American US Ambassador to the UN Michael Waltz and local leadership, the speaker painted a picture of a relationship that transcends mere politics, describing the bond between the two nations as a "majestic alliance" essential for the survival of Western values.

Video: Dr Miriam Adelson at the summit / Credit: Flowmotion

The speech began with a moment of levity that quickly turned poignant, as Dr. Adelson tested the waters of the current cultural climate by asking if it is "still kosher" to say "Shalom" in the Big Apple, presumably referring to the recent election of Zohran Mamdani as the next mayor of the world's largest Jewish city. 

Video: The Israel Hayom Summit / Credit: Flowmotion

She emphasized that the word "Shalom" meaning peace – represents the eternal aspiration of the Jewish people and the State of Israel, a value shared deeply by the United States but often ignored by their mutual adversaries. "It is the peace that the Jewish people and the State of Israel have always pursued for the good of the entire world – the fact that our enemies refuse to acknowledge," she noted. "It is a tragedy as old as our history.
They insist on portraying us as precisely the opposite, projecting their worst traits upon us is a painful travesty," she pointed out.

Dr. Adelson noted that Jewish history managed to go from the darkness of the Holocaust to the revival of statehood, stressing that "the most significant historical difference for Jews is the rebirth of Israel, its brilliant pioneers, fearless soldiers, and the majestic alliance with the great United States."

Weaving personal history into the geopolitical narrative, Dr. Adelson recounted a journey from a childhood in Israel, having been born in Tel Aviv to parents who had lost their families in Poland, to her post-graduate studies in New York.

"Under the bright Mediterranean sun, they raised me to feel the self-confidence of a sabra. When the time came for me to do post-graduate research abroad, I looked to America … to New York," she said. "For generations, Yiddish speakers would call America, the 'goldene medina', or 'The land of gold' – not just for the economic opportunity, but also for the enlightened lack of persecution.' It was here in New York, the speaker noted, that she met their late husband, philanthropist and businessman Sheldon Adelson, and fused a dual identity as both a proud Israeli and a proud American. 

However, the tone of the address shifted to address the "ugly head" of antisemitism currently rising in New York, the city with the largest Jewish population outside of Israel. She warned that the current wave of hatred is tactically designed to sever the relationship between the two nations. "They want to split Israel off from the West and from Diaspora Jews," Dr. Adelson sounded the alarm, describing anti-Zionism as a cunning mask for traditional hatred. The speaker argued that the goal of these detractors is to destroy the Jewish state through "isolation, separation, defamation, and demoralization."

"From Pharaoh to the Spanish Inquisition, from the pogroms to the Nazi concentration camps, we have survived the worst of them," she noted. Central to Dr. Adelson's message was the evolution of Jewish survival, transitioning from a history of persecution to a present defined by sovereignty and strength, having been scarred by constant danger. "We have learned, the hard way, to be prepared. To defend ourselves. To always stand tall. To draw support through strength – not just sympathy," She noted that the current day Jewish state and its ties to the most powerful nation on earth have transformed Jewish destiny.

Despite these challenges, the message remained one of defiant optimism. Dr. Adelson urged the attendees to draw confidence from the fact that, unlike in previous centuries, the Jewish people now possess a homeland and the capacity for self-defense. The speaker framed the current climate as a "significant test" for the Israel-US relationship, calling on supporters to "fight slander with facts" and to walk "proud and confident through this age of moral confusion." She urged Jews "to rally with one another, even as we are surrounded by hostility."

Concluding the remarks, Dr. Adelson invoked the legacy of past generations as a path toward securing the Jewish future by remembering the powerlessness of the past pale in comparison with the challenges facing the Jewish people today. "We owe it to those past generations of powerless Jews who would have happily traded places with us today. And we owe it to our children, and the generations to follow, to ensure that they, too, can shout out loud "Am Israel Chai!" in defiance and celebration. For we'll survive and thrive."

She concluded with an optimistic note: "May this Israel Hayom Summit be the first of many here in New York – no matter who the mayor is."

Full disclosure: The Adelson family owns the company that is the primary shareholder in Israel Hayom. Dr. Miriam Adelson is the publisher of Israel Hayom.

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For one full day, a single room in Manhattan will become the center of gravity for the global Jewish conversation. The summit takes place at a charged and transformative moment: In the north, the most severe tension since the ceasefire took effect has been recorded, amid a global discussion led by the US administration regarding the issue of the day after in Gaza.

New York has recently seen a sharp rise in antisemitic hate incidents, alongside a political victory for a candidate who is wary of Israel. In Israel, citizens are still coping with a security state of emergency, civil crises, and the search for the outlines of the day after the war. All these issues will receive a single stage tomorrow, featuring the people who are at the heart of decision-making.

Unity across continents

The opening will focus on unity and strength: Yoav Limor will host the summit, which is being hosted by Dr. Miriam Adelson, who will open with a special, exclusive onstage interview with Mike Waltz, the US Ambassador to the UN and one of the closest figures to US President Trump. Immediately afterward, Ambassador Ronald S. Lauder, the president of the World Jewish Congress, will deliver a special address, focusing on the Jewish identity crisis in the US and a call for Jewish unity across continents.

In the first session, Deputy US Attorney General for combating antisemitism Harmeet Dhillon, Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon, senior figures from Jewish academia, leaders of major communities, and representatives of North American federations will take the stage. All of them will confront the question that is concerning every Jew in the city: Will New York (New York City) return to being a safe home? The strategic segment of the summit will feature the Biden administration special envoy Amos Hochstein, who will address the question hanging over the north: normalization or conflagration.

Afterward, senior figures from Israeli communities abroad, representatives of KKL-JNF, and government ministries will delve into the challenges of building Israeli resilience. The afternoon will be dedicated to economics, media, and innovation. Ofra Strauss will discuss the role of local industry during a time of crisis, and Michael Eisenberg will be interviewed about the "11th Million" trend that is changing the face of the Israeli economy. Following this, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, one of Israel's great friends in the US over the years, will take the stage for a special conversation to analyze the international system and the West's role in preserving the alliance with Israel.

Testimonies from captivity

The climax of the day will focus on the hostages, bringing together on one stage former hostages Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal for a joint conversation about the difficult days in captivity. Earlier, the stage will host Orna Neutra, the mother of the deceased hostage Omer Neutra who was returned from captivity, and Yael Alexander, the mother of former hostage Edan Alexander. Also participating in the summit will be former Ambassador and Minister Gilad Erdan, Minister Amichai Chikli, Malcolm Hoenlein, Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, philanthropist Sylvan Adams; Sar Shalom Gerbi, manager of the Education and Community Division at KKL-JNF; businesswoman Ofra Strauss; Yoel Zilberman, CEO and founder of the HaShomer HaChadash organization; Chairman of the Zalman Shazar Center Avigdor Kahalani, CEO of the Rashi Foundation Michal Cohen, KKL-JNF Chairwoman Ifat Ovadia-Luski, Founding President and Chairman of the Board of Reichman University Prof. Uriel Reichman, CEO of the Ministry of Heritage Itai Granek, Head of Communications and Government Relations at El Al Michal Gerstler, and others.

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The Israel Hayom summit, scheduled for next week in New York, will spotlight one of the most significant and ambitious initiatives discussed in Israel in recent years – "The 11th Million." This wide-ranging vision seeks to advance a national goal in the coming years to bring a million Jews from around the world to Israel within a decade, as part of a strategic effort to strengthen the economy, demographics, and connection with the diaspora.

The discussion will be led by three of the most influential voices in the Jewish and business arena – World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder, philanthropist and entrepreneur Sylvan Adams, and senior tech investor Michael Eisenberg. They will be joined by leaders of the Jewish community in New York, the city where much of the global Jewish discourse is currently taking shape. The combination of voices with influence from the business, diplomatic, and community worlds is expected to make discussions with them highly significant.

The initiative comes at a time when Israel faces a growing need to strengthen human capital, alongside a desire to renew trust and connection with world Jewry. According to the vision's architects, millions of Jewish people currently live in centers where Jewish identity faces challenges, partly due to rising antisemitism and political shifts in New York. Israel seeks to become a destination offering security, community stability, and exceptional professional opportunities.

Michal Cohen, CEO of Rashi Foundation, who will participate in the summit, said, "The State of Israel, especially the north and south, is still in trauma and stands at a critical decision point. Our ability to respond to the crisis is being tested now. We must not allow a situation where we settle for rehabilitating buildings and physical infrastructure and leave our society as it was, only more scarred. Physical rehabilitation is certainly required, but what is needed here most of all is growth with a long-term perspective."

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KKL-JNF Chair Ifat Ovadia-Luski, who will also speak at the summit, said, "The summit takes place during one of the most challenging periods for the entire Jewish people, a period in which not only the State of Israel faces a test, but also our communities around the world, dealing with a worrying rise in antisemitism. Since October 7, the Jewish National Fund has worked tirelessly to rehabilitate communities damaged in the south and north, and has simultaneously strengthened diaspora communities, which have also mobilized and significantly assisted rehabilitation efforts in Israel. Now we bear the duty to transform that Zionist spirit of the Jewish National Fund into a building force – for state rehabilitation and deepening the connection between Israel and the diaspora."

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Anyone wanting to protest the winners is welcome to remind everyone, for the who-knows-how-many-th time, how terrible and threatening Mamdani is. In the days leading up to the race, the young and inexperienced candidate did everything possible to signal to his opponents that he had no intention of compromising on his most extreme positions. On the contrary, Mamdani spent the race's final stretch in the company of Jeremy Corbyn, who was, as you'll recall, ousted from his position as leader of Britain's Labour Party due to excessive and enthusiastic antisemitism. For the million New Yorkers who voted for Mamdani, all this made no difference. Statements like "When the boot of the NYPD is on your neck, it's been laced by the IDF," whose sole purpose is blaming Israel for all of America's evils, real and imagined alike, only raised Mamdani's profile.

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