Statements like this from Governor Hochul make Jews less safe in New York. New York’s Jews aren’t suffering because Netanyahu is prime minister. They’re suffering because antisemitism has become increasingly normalized, and too many people feel emboldened to harass, intimidate, and attack Jews. Instead of making it unequivocally clear that anti-Jewish hatred and violence will never be tolerated, you’re shifting the blame to Israel’s prime minister. Meanwhile, Israelis are voting in a democratic election to decide who they trust to keep their families safe. Making your job easier is not their responsibility. Protecting New York’s Jews is yours.