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New York Mayor Eric Adams Faces Backlash Over Tisha B'Av Greeting Amid Community Tensions
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 23, 2026
What happened
New York Mayor Eric Adams faced widespread criticism after his Tisha B'Av greeting was seen as insincere amid his recent anti-Netanyahu remarks, intensifying tensions with the city's Jewish community.
- 01Mayor Eric Adams wished NYC's Jewish residents a quiet Tisha B'Av, sparking backlash.
- 02Critics cited Adams' recent pro-Palestinian statements and anti-Netanyahu comments.
- 03Moshe Shapira called Adams hypocritical and urged increased Jewish institution security.
- 04Activists accused Adams of disregarding Jewish community sensitivities during the fast.
- 05The incident highlights ongoing tensions between NYC's Jewish community and city leadership.
- 06Adams previously called Netanyahu a 'war criminal' but admitted no local authority to act against him.
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