Mamdani Revokes Key Israel Support Orders

Governor Mamdani has formally rescinded two executive orders that provided official state support for Israel. The orders, originally signed by his predecessor, mandated a state partnership with Israel on technology and required the government to consider banning contractors who support boycotts against Israel. Mamdani, a longtime critic of Israel's policies toward Palestinians, had been expected to cancel the measures. His decision centered on the timing and method of the revocation. He signed the repeal orders privately last week. The move was announced publicly on Monday. The governor stated the orders improperly involved the state in foreign policy, which is a federal responsibility. He said his administration will focus on domestic economic partnerships instead. Pro-Israel groups have condemned the decision, calling it a damaging move that hurts international collaboration. Palestinian advocacy organizations have praised it as a stand for human rights. The legal effect is immediate. State agencies are now instructed to end activities created under the old orders.