The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has launched an initiative to monitor Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s administration, citing concerns over his criticism of Israel. The organization created a website and tip line for New Yorkers to report incidents of antisemitism, sparking backlash from critics who say the ADL is unfairly targeting Mamdani.
The ADL claims its tracker aims to “look at the facts” but some have accused it of applying a double standard by not taking similar action against President Trump. Critics argue that the ADL’s approach is antagonistic towards critics of Israel, including Mamdani.
Mamdani has denied any wrongdoing and says he takes antisemitism seriously. He has also condemned incidents of antisemitic graffiti in his victory speech. The controversy highlights tensions within Jewish organizations over their stance on issues related to Israel.
The ADL’s monitoring effort has sparked debate about the best way to address concerns about antisemitism, with some arguing that a tracker is necessary while others believe more constructive approaches are needed.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/nyregion/zohran-mamdani-monitor-antisemitism-adl.html