Simon Wiesenthal Center
Coverage of Simon Wiesenthal Center in the Nexus archive.
- Mamdani’s declaration that he has no authority to arrest Netanyahu rankles both Jewish and pro-Palestine New Yorkers
Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated he lacks authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite an International Criminal Court warrant. Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups criticized Mamdani for not addressing Hamas's Oct. 7 attack in his statement. The ICC issued warrants for Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes in Gaza.
- Mamdani in the hot seat after first veto derails bipartisan effort to combat antisemitism: 'Disappointed'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani vetoed a bipartisan bill (Int. 175-B) aimed at combating antisemitism by expanding protest security safeguards for educational facilities. The bill, which passed the City Council 30-19, faced criticism from Mamdani for potentially restricting protests on issues like ICE, fossil fuels, and Palestinian rights. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Simon Wiesenthal Center condemned the veto, citing risks to Jewish New Yorkers and student safety.
- Mamdani in the hot seat after first veto derails bipartisan effort to combat antisemitism: 'Disappointed'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani vetoed a bipartisan bill (Int. 175-B) aimed at combating antisemitism by enhancing security safeguards at educational facilities. Critics, including former Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Simon Wiesenthal Center, argue the veto prioritizes radical leftist interests over Jewish safety, while Mamdani claims the bill could hinder protests related to immigration, climate, and Palestinian rights.