New York Mayor Eric Adams was recently indicted on federal charges of bribery, fraud, and soliciting foreign campaign donations, going back as far as 2014 when he was Brooklyn Borough President. Some of the charges relate to his acceptance of luxury travel and other benefits from Turkish individuals in exchange for pressuring the New York City Fire Department to improperly approve a permit for the opening of a Turkish consular building.  Adams denies the charges and says he has no plans to resign. Adams is an outspoken opponent of antisemitism and a strong supporter of Israel, having visited the country on three occasions. After the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack, Adams spoke at a New York Stands With Israel rally, saying “Your fight is my fight...You marched with us with Dr. King...And I’m saying we’re going to stand with you and stand united together.” What else has Adams said to indicate his love for Israel?

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A. He said that after his term as New York mayor is up, he plans to move to Herzliya, north of Tel Aviv, to take training courses at the Midrasha, the Mossad training facility located there.

B. He said that if he ever gets married, he would definitely hold the ceremony in Jerusalem.

C. He said that when he retires, he is interested in living in Israel, probably in the Golan Heights.

D. He said that after he completes his time as mayor of New York, he plans to move to Jerusalem and work in security at Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center.

E. He said that he plans to regularly visit Israel, so long as Turkish Airlines continues to offer first class service to Tel Aviv.

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