The Israeli government issued a sharp rebuke to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani after he rescinded two executive orders that had been seen as supporting Israel and fighting antisemitism. The orders, put in place by his predecessor, included adopting a widely used definition of antisemitism and banning city agencies from participating in boycotts of Israel. While Mamdani reissued other orders related to combating antisemitism, his decision to drop these two was met with outrage from Israeli officials, who accused him of sending a dangerous message amid rising antisemitic attacks worldwide.

The Israeli response is part of a broader trend of the government reacting forcefully to perceived slights or reductions in protections for Jewish communities, especially following recent violent attacks against Jews. Critics argue that the definition of antisemitism used by many governments is too broad and can be used to stifle legitimate criticism of Israel. American Jewish organizations offered a more measured response, expressing concern but also welcoming Mamdani's continuation of other protections. The Israeli Foreign Ministry has also clashed with officials in other countries over similar issues, reflecting a more confrontational stance in recent years.