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Fast Forward NYC mayor to meet with Israeli protest leaders ahead of Netanyahu sit-down
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Fast Forward NYC Mayor Eric Adams is heading to Israel next week
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Fast Forward In a first, NYC mayor launches Jewish advisory council
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