Israeli Envoy Invites NYC Mayor to View Oct. 7 Massacre Film
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Israel's Consul-General in New York, Ofir Akunis, invited NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to view a 47-minute film documenting the October 7 massacre. The invitation was extended during a memorial ceremony and in a formal letter, with Akunis hoping the film would curb Mamdani's criticism of Israel. Akunis also addressed international critics of Israel's war actions. The two have clashed previously over Mamdani's stance on Israel and antisemitism.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israeli Envoy Ofir Akunis invited NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to view the October 7 massacre film.
- Akunis hopes the film will stop Mamdani's "incitement, hatred, and blood libels" against Israel.
- The film includes footage recorded by Hamas terrorists, according to Akunis.
- Akunis linked Mamdani's words against Israel to a rise in antisemitism in New York.
- The invitation follows previous clashes between Akunis and Mamdani over Israel-related issues.
- Akunis also criticized world leaders for their ongoing criticism of Israel.
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