Mayors

Ready to confront antisemitism

US mayors and state legislators return from Israel

Two bipartisan delegations of American mayors and state lawmakers visited Israel this month on missions led by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM).

Mayor of southern city suspected of bribery

Following an undercover investigation, Mayor of Netivot, Yehiel Zohar, was arrested on suspicions of bribery, together with seven others.

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Mayors from across US commit to plan to combat Antisemitism

Plan includes appointing liaisons to local Jewish communities and adopting and implementing the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism.

Mayors demand more funding for community activities

Dozens of mayors have demanded that the Finance Ministry release more funding for community activities to help cope with the war.

Mayors threaten to strike over property tax fund

Mayors of wealthy cities protest Smotrich's move to create fund to gather property taxes to promote construction in poorer towns.

US mayors gain first-hand understanding of Israel on AJC trip

Trip sees mayors given the opportunity to learn about Israel up close, and to engage with Israeli counterparts on mutual issues.

150 US mayors pledge to combat hate and extremism

With rising levels of hate crimes and historically high antisemitism, mayors pledge to enact steps to combat discrimination in their cities.

American mayoral delegation visits Israel as part of AJC program

American mayors are visiting Israel in order to better understand the special relationship between the United States and Israel.

180 mayors call to end of quarantine for children

Mayors write to PM, Foreign Minister arguing that requiring children to quarantine is uncalled given their low risk level.

American Jewish Committee speaks to mayors about anti-Semitism

Virtual training session provides mayors with concrete steps to tackle anti-Semitism coming from the left, right and religious extremists.

Amsterdam mayor says Netanyahu hurts fight against anti-Semitism

Femke Halsema at conference of mayors on fight against anti-Semitism says Netanyahu accusations against ICC cheapen meaning of anti-Semitism

Judea/Samaria mayors explain opposition to US Mideast initiative

Yesha Council responds to Ariel Council head resignation.

Rivlin meets group of mayors from 5 US cities

President Rivlin meets group of mayors led by Mayor of LA Eric Garcetti - who reveals his previously-unknown link.to the Jewish people.

Global mayors unite against anti-Semitism and BDS

New international coalition of mayors formed to combat anti-Semitism, extremism, and BDS.

Mayors from around the world visit Israel, focus on innovation

Jewish American groups host mayors from around the world in Israel as part of a conference highlighting Israeli innovation.

Mayors to PM: 'Scandal' Won't Affect Our Support for You

Regional Council heads dismiss negative State Comptroller's report on Netanyahus ahead of elections.

‘Left vs. Left’ in TA Mayoral Race; Right Seeks Candidates

Preliminary stages of Tel Aviv mayoral race see four left-wing candidates, zero right-wing.