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Jewish News 24 · Aug 10, 2026

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New York City first lady Rama Duwaji is expected to travel to Syria and Lebanon next month with members of the NYPD security detail assigned to Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his family, according to the New York Post and a source familiar with the plans. The trip is expected to begin Sept. 20 and is described by the mayor’s office as a family visit. Both countries face significant security concerns, with the State Department warning Americans against travel to Syria and advising heightened caution in Lebanon.

New York City first lady Rama Duwaji is expected to travel to Syria and Lebanon next month with members of the NYPD security detail assigned to Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his family, according to the New York Post and a source familiar with the plans. The trip is expected to begin Sept. 20 and is described by the mayor’s office as a family visit. Both countries face significant security concerns, with the State Department warning Americans against travel to Syria and advising heightened caution in Lebanon.

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