New Jersey councilwoman to Zohran Mamdani: You are the mayor – act like it! - opinion
Stop using the mayoralty of New York as a platform for an obsessive prosecution of the Jewish people and their homeland.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, it's time for you to step up and lead like a true mayor. New Jersey remains in the throes of an antisemitism crisis that you inadvertently exacerbated. You inherited a city already rife with hatred, and now you've made matters worse. By revoking the IHRA definition of antisemitism and revoking Mayor Eric Adams' directive to protect New Yorkers, you've played politics with lives and safety.
Antisemitic protesters were already screaming "we are Hamas," and now your misguided actions have given them even more ammunition. Your decision to revoke protections for Jewish constituents demonstrates a shocking disregard for their well-being. You claim to be horrified by the events taking place, but your actions speak louder than your words.
Instead of being proactive, you've chosen to be reactive, and the consequences are devastating. We've watched as you defended "globalize the intifada," a phrase that has caused immense pain and fear among Jews worldwide. The fact that you continue to defend this rhetoric while ignoring the warnings of Jewish leaders is unconscionable.
As the mayor of New York City, you have a responsibility to protect and serve all of your constituents, not just a select few. The fact that you've continued to target Israel and Zionism, even at the expense of Jewish safety, is indefensible. It's time for you to act like a true leader and put an end to the violence and hatred that has permeated our community.
The clock is ticking, and every moment counts. Your words and actions have the power to change the course of history, and we implore you to use that power wisely.
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