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NY Mayor's 10/7 Anniversary Post Criticized for Focusing on Gaza
New York City Mayor Zuhraan Mamdani published a post marking the October 7th massacre, but drew criticism for focusing on the suffering in Gaza and downplaying Israeli casualties.
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What happened
- 01New York Mayor Zuhraan Mamdani's 10/7 anniversary post focused on Gaza's suffering.
- 02Mamdani acknowledged Hamas killed over 1,100 Israelis and abducted 251.
- 03He stated over 74,000 Palestinians, including 21,000 children, have been killed in Gaza.
- 04The mayor criticized Israel's actions and U.S. arms shipments.
- 05Mamdani's post was described as downplaying Israeli suffering.
Mamdani acknowledged the deaths of over 1,100 Israelis and the abduction of 251, but dedicated more space to detailing alleged Israeli actions in Gaza, claiming over 74,000 Palestinians have been killed. He called for an end to occupation and apartheid, and for an end to U.S. arms shipments to Israel.
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