Israel has strongly criticized newly inaugurated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani after he revoked executive orders supporting Israel and adopting a broad definition of antisemitism. The orders, originally signed by former Mayor Eric Adams, included measures barring city agencies from boycotting Israel and adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism. Mamdani's actions have sparked backlash from Israeli officials and local Jewish leaders, who accuse him of fueling antisemitism and undermining protections for the Jewish community. Mamdani, the city's first Muslim mayor, has defended his positions, stating he will reissue orders he supports and pledging to combat hate crimes, while maintaining his critical stance on Israel's policies.