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UJT sends letter to NYC public schools' chancellor over use of image by anti-Israel illustrator

The letter noted that Latuff has a "documented history of cartoons that equate Israeli actions with the Holocaust and have been cited by the Simon Wiesenthal Center and others for antisemitic tropes.

Unused desks are seen in an empty elementary school classroom during a period of Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) at Hazelwood Elementary School on January 11, 2022 ; illustrative
A man holds an Iranian flag near an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 2, 2026.

Trump struggles to negotiate with Iran as Houthis threaten US

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (C) joins anti-war demonstrators during October 7th vigil organized by 'Israelis for Peace NYC' at Union Square in Manhattan, New York City, United States on October 7, 2026.

No room for Jewish grief at Oct. 7 protests in New York City - opinion

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attends a vigil by a pro-peace Israeli group as pro-Palestinian protestors rally in New York City, US, October 7, 2026

Zohran Mamdani and the limit New York’s Jews must set - opinion


Mamdani is antisemite hiding behind fake smile, Israeli Consul-General Ofir Akunis says

"He is saying, I will ensure the security of the Jewish community in New York. How will you do it if you are saying that Israel is responsible for a genocide in Gaza?" Akunis said.

ISRAEL'S CONSUL-GENERAL in New York, Ofir Akunis, gives a speech before the Israel Day Parade in New York City, May 31, 2026.

Why NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Tisha B’Av wishes are so ironic – opinion

One of Tisha B’Av’s lessons is that empires built on Israel’s disappearance have a way of disappearing themselves; New York City’s mayor should do best to remember that

An NYPD vehicle is seen outside of the Congregation Temple Emanu-El in New York City in 2025.

American Airlines cancels flights to Tel Aviv from NY's JFK Airport until at least March 2027

Competing US carriers Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have also canceled flights to Israel, though both are expected to resume service before the end of 2026.

A Boeing 777 passengers aircraft of American Airlines arrives from Milan at JFK International Airport in New York as the Manhattan skyline looms in the background on February 7, 2024; Illustrative.

Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore dies at age 80

Pastore was found at his home in the Bronx, New York City. There was no indication of criminality, CBS News reported, citing law enforcement sources.

 Vincent Pastore attends the "Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple" Premiere during the 2024 Tribeca Festival at BMCC Theater on June 08, 2024 in New York City.

Herzog accuses Mamdani of spreading 'blasphemy,' antisemitism, after stabbing attack

"Mamdani does not respect my nation's right for self-determination," Herzog accused the mayor. "He's basically spreading blasphemy, hate, antisemitic rhetoric."

President Isaac Herzog speaks at a conference in Herzliya, June 30, 2026.

End Jew Hatred petition New York Governor Hochul to remove Mamdani over Manhattan stabbings

Central to the petition's grievances are accusations about equal protection and hate crimes, noting that the mayor revoked the city's antisemitism framework on his first day and didn't replace it.

A person holds an image of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a rally organised by "End Jew Hatred" in opposition to him in New York City, US, July 26, 2026.

Mamdani’s Netanyahu video fuels debate over meaning of antisemitism - opinion

As accusations and defenses fly, Mamdani’s critics and supporters are debating a central question: when does anti-Israel rhetoric become antisemitic?

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrives prior speaking about the fiscal year 2027 budget in New York City on May 12, 2026.

Mamdani’s New York stands as a stark warning of America's possible dystopian future - opinion

The Marxist ideology animating NY’s new administration is just the opening act of inversion. The truly self-destructive attribute of the new New York is its galloping jihadism and anti-Israel hatred.

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks outside the Islamic Cultural Center of the Bronx on Friday. The writer asks: Does Mamdani still not understand that anti-Israel rhetoric has generated a sharp spike in antisemitic violence?

Man enters New York Jewish school with hammer, injures child, NYPD investigates antisemitic motive

"The NYPD is thoroughly investigating all aspects of the incident, including the possibility of a bias motive, to ensure nothing is overlooked," said a city councilmember.

NYPD in New York City, 5 May, 2026.

What my friends’ support for Mamdani revealed about Jewish identity - comment

“Maybe you can never see the bubble you’re in until it bursts.” Reflecting on friendship, Jewish identity, and the widening distance between Israel and parts of American Jewry.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at an unknown location, in this still image taken from handout video released July 21, 2026.