NYC’s Mamdani revokes pro-Israel decrees, praised by Palestine advocates

Palestinian rights advocates are praising New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for revoking pro-Israel municipal decrees within hours of his inauguration, including a ban on boycotts of Israel and a controversial anti-Semitism definition. Critics saw the decrees as an attempt to stifle dissent and criticism of Israel. The move was condemned by the Israeli government, which accused Mamdani of being antisemitic and a Hamas sympathizer. Palestinian activists view the Israeli response as an attempt to control the narrative and criminalize dissent, while also highlighting the importance of protecting free speech rights.

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