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Tel Aviv Deputy Mayor Challenges New York Politician Zohren Memdani to Charity Boxing Match Over Anti-Israel Remarks
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 1 day ago
What happened
Tel Aviv Deputy Mayor Guy Avner challenged New York politician Zohren Memdani to a charity boxing match after Memdani's inflammatory anti-Israel and anti-Jewish remarks sparked outrage. Avner framed the challenge as a controlled way to confront dangerous rhetoric and raise funds for charity.
- 01Tel Aviv Deputy Mayor Guy Avner challenges New York politician Zohren Memdani to a boxing match.
- 02The challenge responds to Memdani's inflammatory statements against Israel and Jews.
- 03Avner posted a viral video inviting Memdani to a charity boxing event.
- 04Avner calls Memdani a dangerous man inciting global violence.
- 05The boxing ring symbolizes a controlled environment where opponents must stand by their words.
- 06Avner's move breaks diplomatic norms, reflecting frustration in Israeli and Jewish communities.
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