Israeli Consul General in NY Calls for Unity Government, End to Boycotts
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Ofir Akunis, Israel's Consul General in New York, urged the formation of a broad national unity government ahead of upcoming elections. Speaking to the Jewish community in the Hamptons, he stressed that unity is crucial to show solidarity internally and externally, especially amid rising antisemitism. Akunis also criticized the prevailing culture of political boycotts among Israeli parties, calling for an end to the practice.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis called for a broad national unity government.
- Akunis stated that unity is crucial to show solidarity to the world and Jews abroad.
- He emphasized the need for unity especially during a time of peak antisemitism.
- The Consul General criticized the culture of boycotts between Israeli political parties.
- Akunis urged all party leaders to cease the practice of boycotts.
Ofir Akunis, the Consul General of Israel in New York, has called for a broad national unity government in Israel during a meeting with members of the Jewish community in the Hamptons, New York. Akunis emphasized the importance of unity, stating, "Israel needs a broad national unity government. This is the most important thing at this time, to show the world that we are united. It is important first and foremost for us as Israelis to be united among ourselves. And it is also important as a message to Jews outside of Israel and to the whole world. Especially in these days, when antisemitism is at its peak, we must show our enemies that we are one people."
Akunis also criticized the current political discourse and mutual boycotts between different factions in Israel. "I hope that all the leaders from all the parties in Israel will stop the culture of boycotts. This is a very bad thing for the State of Israel," he stated. The remarks were made in the context of upcoming elections in Israel.