New York Mayor Heckled at Oct. 7 Memorial for Anti-Israel Remarks
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New York City Mayor Zuhairah Madani was verbally attacked by anti-Israel protesters at an October 7th memorial event in Union Square. Madani had previously posted on X, acknowledging the October 7th attacks but heavily criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza as "genocide." Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter condemned Madani's remarks as defending terrorism and promoting antisemitism.
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- New York City Mayor Zuhairah Madani was insulted by anti-Israel protesters at an October 7th memorial event.
- Protesters called Madani a "traitor" and accused him of selling out his people.
- Madani had previously posted on X, calling Israel's actions in Gaza a "genocide."
- He claimed over 74,000 Palestinians and 21,000 children have been killed in Gaza.
- Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter accused Madani of defending terrorism and promoting antisemitism.
New York City Mayor Zuhairah Madani was met with shouts and insults from anti-Israel protesters while attending a memorial event for the October 7th attacks in Union Square. Madani, holding a candle during the ceremony organized by Israelis for Peace, was called a "traitor" and "you sold your people." The event was preceded by a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
Earlier, Madani posted on X about October 7th, acknowledging Hamas's killing of over 1,100 Israelis and the abduction of 251 people. However, he quickly shifted focus to criticize Israeli policy in Gaza, alleging a "genocide" in which over 74,000 Palestinians, including 21,000 children, have been killed. He also claimed over 1,400 Palestinians have died since the "ceasefire."
Madani further stated that Israeli actions, including bombing ambulances, targeting residential buildings and journalists, and blocking aid, have exacerbated suffering. He asserted that New Yorkers' tax dollars are funding these "war crimes" and called for an end to the "occupation and apartheid."
In response, Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter accused Madani on X of defending Palestinian terrorism, promoting antisemitism, and supporting anti-Americanism, criticizing his "absurd accusations and blatant propaganda" against Israel on October 7th.
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