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NYC rabbis ‘hopeful' after telling Mamdani his Israel rhetoric makes Jews feel unsafe - interview

Despite past criticisms of Mamdani for choosing to associate with select sects of Judaism, both rabbis told The Jerusalem Post that “there was tremendous diversity around the table.”

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference on Universal Child Care at Bedrock Preschool on August 04, 2026 in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx borough in New York City.
A full moon rises behind the Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey, July 29, 2026.

Police detain opposition mayor in Turkish Ankara district in dawn raid over corruption claims

A person holds an image of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a rally organised by "End Jew Hatred" in opposition to him in New York City, US, July 26, 2026.

It’s time for New Yorkers to reject Zohran Mamdani’s dangerous ‘genocide’ libel - opinion

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men block a road during a protest against the jailing of seminary students who failed to comply with an army recruitment order on Road 4 near Bnei Brak, July 16, 2026.

Tax Authority will immediately stop war damage claims until Bnei Brak mayor condemns mob attacks


Cleveland Heights council advances loss of confidence resolution over mayor’s alleged antisemitism

This is due to a civil-rights complaint accusing the mayor's wife of calling Jewish officials “that Jewish b—h” and referring to an Orthodox commissioner as a “broodmare,” as reported by 3News.

 Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren

Harish mayor indicted for indecent acts after seven women complain of sexual assault

Many of these acts of violation took place in the municipality's offices and during work hours. In a few instances, he worked to advance the requests put in by the women.

 Screen capture from video of Harish Mayor Yitzhak Keshet, 2024.

Holocaust Remembrance Day speech by Hod Hasharon mayor sparks controversy over Gaza implications

Quoting a Holocaust survivor's speech, Kochavi said that there is a difference between "never again," and "never again -- for us."

 High school pupils, teachers and staff attend the Holocaust memorial service alongside local Holocaust survivors who will share their first-hand eye testimony, Darka-Nofey Golan High school, Katsrin, Golan Heights, April 24, 2025.

Sharona Nazarian becomes first Jewish Iranian-American woman mayor in US history

On February 27, 2025, she wrote, "Beverly Hills has always stood against antisemitism and injustice"

 Sharona Nazarian

New Jersey city declared 'capital of Palestine' by mayor in fiery speech

Paterson is home to a growing Palestinian population with Palestinian flags and Arabic signage reportedly lining its streets.

 Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh speaks at the Hilal Lighting Ceremony marking the start of Ramadan, February 28, 2025.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams references 'Mein Kampf' in response to 'lies' amid calls for him to step down

The “Big lie” phrase Adams referenced as being in “Mein Kampf” is often attributed to Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels.

 FILE PHOTO: New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a news conference at 1 Police Plaza in New York City, US, April 3, 2024.

Danielle Sassoon, interim US attorney, resigns after being ordered to drop Eric Adams case

Danielle Sassoon resigned as interim US attorney after the Trump DOJ ordered her to drop the Eric Adams case, calling the move unjust and inconsistent with her duty to prosecute fairly.

 Danielle Sassoon resigned as interim US attorney in Manhattan on Feb. 13, 2025.

Israel Police question Petah Tikva mayor in bribery, breach of trust investigation

Petah Tikva municipality's director, Yaniv Benita, was also detained on Monday morning for additional questioning.

 General view of the Lahav 443 police unit headquarters in the city of Lod on November 4, 2019.

Osaka bans smoking on public streets ahead of 2025 World Expo

The move comes "to improve the environment and beautify the city in a way that is appropriate for an international tourist city," according to the statement. 

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For the First Time: U.S. and Canadian mayors summit against Antisemitism

Israeli representative, Head of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council: "Launch a joint initiative to ban BDS."

Yisrael Gantz, Head of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council at the mayor summit.