Mayor Eric Adams of New York City met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv during a taxpayer-funded trip, reaffirming his support for Israel and denouncing rising antisemitism. The meeting, described positively by both parties, comes as Adams prepares to leave office and draws a sharp contrast with incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has been critical of Israel and pledged to take action against Netanyahu if he visits New York. Adams used the visit to assure Jewish New Yorkers of his continued support and to emphasize his differences with Mamdani, whose election reflects shifting views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in New York City. The trip and Adams's remarks have sparked debate over their necessity and tone as he looks ahead to his post-mayoral career.