Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Israeli President Criticizes NYC Mayor-Elect Over Antisemitism
Israeli President Isaac Herzog gave a speech at Yeshiva University in New York City where he criticized the city's mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani.
Herzog said Mamdani's comments about Jews moving to Israel and practicing Zionism were harmful and could lead to violence.
He also talked about how some people are using anti-Zionism to hide their antisemitism.
Herzog mentioned a recent event where anti-Israel protesters disrupted a gathering at a synagogue.
He praised the efforts of the United States and President Donald Trump in helping to bring back hostages taken by Hamas.
Herzog ended his speech by encouraging Jewish communities to stand strong against hatred and support Israel.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog criticized New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani for comments questioning Jews' right to move to Israel and participate in Zionist practices.
Herzog described Mamdani's remarks as delegitimizing the Jewish people's ancient homeland and legitimizing violence and undermining freedom of religion.
Herzog noted that Holocaust inversion, conspiracy theories, and new forms of Jew-hatred are proliferating online and in public discourse.
Herzog mentioned a recent aliyah event at a prominent Manhattan synagogue that was disrupted by anti-Israel protesters.
Herzog praised the United States and President Donald J. Trump for assisting in hostage returns and outlining a postwar vision for the region.
- Who
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog and New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani
- What
- Herzog criticized Mamdani for comments questioning Jews' right to move to Israel and participate in Zionist practices
- When
- During a speech at Yeshiva University in New York City
- Where
- Yeshiva University, New York City
- Why
- Herzog believes Mamdani's remarks delegitimize the Jewish people's ancient homeland and legitimize violence and undermine freedom of religion
- Speaker
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog
- Event
- Speech at Yeshiva University, New York City
- Criticized Individual
- New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani
- Main Criticism
- Comments questioning Jews' right to move to Israel and participate in Zionist practices
- Notable Incident
- Aliyah event disrupted by anti-Israel protesters in Manhattan
- Hostage Situation
- All but one hostage taken by Hamas have returned home
- US Support
- President Donald J. Trump credited with assisting in hostage returns and outlining a postwar vision