Israeli Ambassador Slams NYC Mayor Over October 7 Statement, Calls Claims 'Lies'
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of spreading lies and antisemitism after Mamdani released a statement on the third anniversary of the October 7 attack that accused Israel of genocide in Gaza. Mamdani cited casualty figures in Gaza and called the October 7 events "war crimes," while Leiter countered that Hamas committed attempted genocide and that Israel does not target civilians. Leiter stated that Israel will continue to defend itself against terrorism and pursue peace.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter accused NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani of spreading lies about Israel.
- Mamdani's October 7 anniversary statement accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.
- Leiter called Mamdani a defender of Palestinian terrorism and an advocate of antisemitism.
- Mamdani cited over 74,000 Palestinian deaths, including 21,000 children, in Gaza.
- Leiter stated Hamas committed attempted genocide on October 7 and Israel defends civilians.
- Leiter pledged Israel would continue confronting terrorism and pursuing peace.
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