NYC Mayor Adams Visits Israel, Meets with Netanyahu and Judicial Protest Leaders Amid Controversy
- Adams traveled to Israel for a 3-day trip to show solidarity with the Jewish community in NYC and discuss combating antisemitism.
- The trip comes at a tense time in Israel politically as Netanyahu faces backlash for weakening the judiciary.
- Adams met with Netanyahu to discuss the judicial controversy but did not openly criticize Netanyahu's policies.
- He also met with leaders of the protest movement critical of Netanyahu's judicial overhaul to hear their perspective.
- The visit aims to appeal to Jewish voters in NYC for Adams' 2025 re-election bid, as he faces challenges like the migrant crisis at home.