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Eric Adams Criticizes Mamdani for Reactions to U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran
Eric Adams condemned Mamdani’s stance on U.S.-Israeli strikes as divisive amid Purim, affirming support for Iranian New Yorkers seeking regime change and increased security for Jewish communities.
- On Saturday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned U.S.-Israeli strikes and the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling them 'a catastrophic escalation in an illegal war of aggression' and pledging to 'make sure that every New Yorker is safe' for Iranian New Yorkers.
- Because of the U.S.-Israeli strikes, Mamdani said Americans want peace and affordability, not 'another war in pursuit of regime change' after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killing on Saturday.
- Critics and allies reacted, with Fabien Levy and Nim Shapira criticizing Mamdani for lacking support for Persians and Israelis, while Brad Lander and Rep. Dan Goldman called for restraint.
- The NYPD said on Saturday it boosted security around sensitive locations and patrols remained high into Monday as Jewish communities celebrated Purim, while Iranian Jewish New Yorkers expressed mixed feelings amid pro-Israel marches.
- Against a backdrop of threats abroad, Mamdani's failure to mention Israelis or Jewish New Yorkers drew concern as Iranian agents have targeted Jewish sites abroad, heightening tensions during Purim.
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