Israel's US Envoy Slams NYC Mayor Over 'Genocide' Claims
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Israel's Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, strongly condemned New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. Leiter called Mamdani's statements a defense of terrorism and promotion of antisemitism. He stated that Hamas, not Israel, is responsible for atrocities and that there is no genocide or starvation in Gaza. Leiter affirmed Israel's commitment to fighting terror and pursuing peace.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel's US Ambassador Yechiel Leiter accused NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani of defending terrorism and promoting antisemitism.
- Leiter stated Mamdani used the October 7th commemoration to falsely accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza.
- The ambassador asserted Hamas is solely responsible for the war's atrocities and operates among civilians.
- Leiter denied claims of genocide, ethnic cleansing, or starvation in Gaza, citing Hamas's diversion of aid.
- He stated Israel and allies will continue fighting terrorism for a peaceful future for all.
- Leiter accused Mamdani of spreading lies that endanger Jews worldwide.
Israel's Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, has sharply criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. Mamdani reportedly used the three-year commemoration of the October 7th Hamas attacks to make these accusations.
In a post on social media platform X, Ambassador Leiter stated that Mamdani's remarks were replete with falsehoods. Leiter accused the mayor of defending Palestinian terrorism, promoting antisemitism, and espousing anti-American views. He emphasized that Hamas is solely responsible for the atrocities that initiated the war, calling them "barbarians" who committed horrific acts of murder and rape.
Leiter refuted claims of genocide, ethnic cleansing, or starvation in Gaza. He asserted that Hamas deliberately operates among civilians and diverts humanitarian aid, which Israel has facilitated since the war began. The ambassador suggested that Mamdani and other allies of Hamas spread lies to damage Israel's image and endanger Jews globally.
Concluding his statement, Ambassador Leiter affirmed Israel's commitment to fighting terrorism and pursuing regional peace. He stated that Israel and its allies would not be deterred from defending civilization against terrorism and would work to eradicate Islamic terror for a better future for all, both Jews and Arabs.
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