The Democratic Left in the US reportedly carried out a maneuver to affect Israeli bonds.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has requested an urgent review of the decision by City Comptroller Brad Lander,  to divest the city's pension funds from State of Israel bonds, a measure Adams described as a dangerous concession to the antisemitic BDS movement.

Under Lander's management, investments in Israel Bonds have plummeted from tens of millions of dollars to less than $1.2 million (less than $1.2 million), currently limited to the police pension fund. According to Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro, this reduction is not only the result of a "sustained and coordinated" decision not to reinvest in Israeli bonds, but has also negatively affected portfolio performance.

Lander, despite being Jewish, has forged political alliances with radical figures such as State Assemblyman and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, known for his openly antisemitic and anti-Israel positions. Mamdani is one of the main leaders of the BDS movement in New York, which promotes the economic isolation of the Jewish state.

Although Lander claims his office no longer invests in sovereign debt, the fact that Israel was the only country in that category raises serious questions about a political bias disguised as administrative arguments.

Adams, who is running as an independent for reelection, was blunt: "Israel is not only the only Jewish state in the world, it's a vital economic partner. While Lander votes to divest from one of our closest allies, our administration is investing in strengthening the relationship."

This summer, Adams, together with Israel's Minister of Economy, launched the first NYC-Israel Economic Council, reaffirming that the commitment to the Jewish state is not only moral but also strategic.