Sat Jan 03 12:51:26 UTC 2026: Okay, here’s a summary of the text and a rewritten version as a news article:
Summary:
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has revoked a series of executive orders issued by his predecessor, Eric Adams, after Adams was indicted on federal charges of accepting illegal campaign contributions. These orders included allowing federal agents access to Rikers Island jail and measures aimed at addressing anti-Semitism, including adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism and preventing city institutions from divesting from Israel. Mamdani, a Muslim who has been accused of anti-Semitism, defended his actions, stating that he would prioritize the needs of the public and fund measures to prevent hate crimes, with a focus on protecting Jewish New Yorkers. The moves have been praised by Islamic organizations but condemned by Israel’s Foreign Ministry, which accused Mamdani of fueling anti-Semitism.
News Article:
New York Mayor Mamdani Revokes Adams’ Executive Orders, Sparks Controversy
NEW YORK, January 3, 2026 – New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ignited a firestorm of controversy by rescinding a series of executive orders enacted by his predecessor, Eric Adams. The move, announced Friday, comes nearly two years after Adams was indicted on federal charges of accepting illegal campaign contributions.
Among the revoked orders was a directive granting federal agents, including immigration officers, access to an office on Rikers Island, the city’s main jail. Also scrapped were measures Adams presented as combating anti-Semitism, including the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism and prohibitions on city institutions divesting from Israel.
Mayor Mamdani, a Muslim who has faced accusations of anti-Semitism stemming from his support for Palestinians in Gaza, defended his actions in a press conference. He emphasized his commitment to funding measures to prevent hate crimes and making the protection of Jewish New Yorkers a priority for his administration. He described the indictment of Adams as a moment that eroded public trust in city government.
While Islamic organizations have applauded Mamdani’s decisions, the backlash has been swift and strong. The Israeli Foreign Ministry issued a statement on X, accusing Mamdani of “showing his true face” by dismantling measures against anti-Semitism and lifting restrictions on boycotting Israel. The ministry stated that Mamdani was pouring “antisemitic gasoline on an open fire.”
The move comes after a U.S. Judge dismissed the charges against Mr. Adams, at the request of the U.S. Justice Department, which had argued that the case was distracting the mayor from helping Republican President Donald Trump step up deportations.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations, among other groups, has argued that the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism is often used to silence advocates for Palestinian rights. The decision has further polarized political factions, with Mayor Mamdani, who has previously clashed with President Trump over immigration policies, standing firm on his stance. The long-term impact of these executive order revocations remains to be seen.
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