On May 27, 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced protests outside his residence at Gracie Mansion. The demonstrators, organized by the group End Jew Hatred, expressed concerns regarding Mamdani's stance on antisemitism and his policies related to Israel. Protesters accused the mayor of neglecting the rising antisemitism in the city, particularly following a series of violent incidents targeting the Jewish community.
Footage from the rally showed several thousand attendees, some calling for Governor Kathy Hochul to remove Mamdani from office. The protests were partly in response to Mamdani's decision to revoke the city's adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism and to end the prohibition on city agencies participating in the boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement against Israel.
Brooke Goldstein, a human rights attorney, stated, "We are here to demand equal protection. We are here because Jewish rights is civil rights." The rally followed recent antisemitic violence, including vandalism of synagogues and a thwarted terrorist attack on a synagogue earlier in May.
Data from the New York City Police Department indicated that in 2025, antisemitic incidents accounted for 57% of reported hate crimes, despite Jewish individuals making up approximately 10% of the city's population. Mamdani has condemned antisemitic attacks in the past but has faced criticism for his responses to specific incidents and his reluctance to condemn certain phrases associated with antisemitism.
The rally featured speeches from various Jewish influencers and community members, who voiced their concerns about the current climate of antisemitism in New York City. Organizers estimated that thousands attended the event, with many carrying signs and flags in support of Israel.
