A recent report from the Anti-Defamation League found that at least 20 percent of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's administrative appointees have connections to anti-Zionist activist groups, including Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace. The survey of over 400 transition committee members revealed that some appointees have publicly supported Palestinian resistance, attended anti-Israel protests, or posted statements critical of Zionism. The report also noted ties to Louis Farrakhan among several appointees and highlighted instances of controversial online posts.

Despite these findings, the Anti-Defamation League acknowledged that many appointees have a history of supporting the Jewish community, and at least 25 have past relationships with the organization. In response to the report, Mamdani emphasized his commitment to fighting antisemitism and protecting all New Yorkers, while urging a distinction between criticism of the Israeli government and antisemitism. The report has sparked debate, leading to the launch of a monitoring program by the Anti-Defamation League and pushback from progressive groups. The controversy follows the recent resignation of Mamdani's appointments director after past antisemitic comments resurfaced.