NYC Mayor Praises Comptroller's Move to Halt Israeli Bond Purchases
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised Comptroller Brad Lander's decision to stop buying Israeli bonds for pension funds. Mamdani argued that Israel should not be an exception to the city's policy of not purchasing bonds from other countries. Lander stated his decision was based on financial and technical grounds, not political ones, despite it contradicting a campaign promise.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised Comptroller Brad Lander's decision to halt Israeli bond purchases.
- Mamdani stated Israel should not be an exception to the city's policy of not buying bonds from other countries.
- Comptroller Brad Lander cited financial and technical considerations for his decision.
- Lander's choice contradicts a campaign promise he made.
- Lander is Jewish and has previously supported Israel.
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