Israel’s allies act decisively as antisemitism surges, exposing failures of international bodies and hostile narratives.
As antisemitism surges worldwide—fueled by Islamist violence and amplified by hostile narratives from Arab and aligned regimes—New York City has chosen action over appeasement. On his final day in office, Mayor Eric Adams released the first annual report of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism, setting a precedent unmatched by any major Western city.
The office, established in May 2025 and led by Executive Director Moshe Davis, was created after a sharp spike in antisemitic incidents following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel. While much of the international community deflected or rationalized the violence, New York confronted reality: antisemitism had become the city’s dominant hate crime category.
Unlike symbolic condemnations common in Europe and the Arab world—where antisemitism is often excused as “political expression”—New York implemented enforceable policy. The report documents adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism, the formation of a 35-agency intergovernmental task force, and four executive orders targeting discriminatory procurement, incitement, protest security, and protection of houses of worship.
Mayor Adams stated plainly that New York is home to the world’s largest Jewish population outside Israel—a responsibility he treated as non-negotiable. His administration paired moral clarity with law enforcement coordination, rejecting the dangerous relativism seen in many global capitals where Jewish safety is subordinated to political pressure from Arab blocs.
First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro described the city as being at a crossroads, while Jewish leaders praised Adams for speaking when others stayed silent. From the New York Board of Rabbis to the UJA Federation of New York, community voices emphasized that antisemitism is not a Jewish problem—it is a civilizational threat.
As Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani prepares to assume office, this report stands as both a warning and a blueprint. New York proved that governments can confront antisemitism decisively—without bowing to intimidation, denial, or politically convenient silence.
Israel defends Jews abroad with strength. New York has shown how allies must defend them at home.
