NYC Mayor Mamdani Marks Oct 7 Anniversary, Blames Israel
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the third anniversary of the October 7th attack, acknowledging the pain of victims while also blaming Israel for ongoing suffering in Gaza. He criticized Israel's actions, including alleged damage to civilians and infrastructure, and the obstruction of aid. Mamdani called for an end to occupation and apartheid, and a halt to U.S. arms shipments to Israel.
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- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the third anniversary of the October 7th attack.
- Mamdani acknowledged the deep pain of New Yorkers over the 1,100 Israelis killed and 251 hostages.
- He accused the Israeli government of perpetuating suffering through destructive actions in Gaza.
- The mayor cited severe damage to civilians, infrastructure, and medical teams.
- Mamdani called for an end to occupation and apartheid, and a halt to U.S. arms shipments.
- He noted New Yorkers' grief is compounded by U.S. taxpayer funding of Israeli military operations.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued a statement marking the third anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack, expressing deep sorrow for the victims while also criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza. Mamdani acknowledged the profound pain felt by many New Yorkers commemorating the day, which saw over 1,100 Israelis killed and 251 people taken hostage. He stated the city shares the grief of those who suffered the "unfathomable loss."
However, the mayor expanded his remarks to accuse the Israeli government of perpetuating ongoing suffering. Mamdani alleged destructive actions in the Gaza Strip, severe damage to civilian populations and infrastructure, and harm to medical personnel. He also cited the obstruction of humanitarian aid and extensive aerial bombardments as contributing to the sustained suffering.
Mamdani further noted that many New Yorkers feel the grief knowing that American taxpayer money is funding the military operations. Three years later, the mayor called for an end to occupation and apartheid, demanded a halt to federal arms shipments, and asserted that a genuine commitment to the dead requires striving for a world where everyone lives in freedom and security.
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