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Columbia University Appoints Father of NYC Mayor to Lead African Studies Institute
How 2 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, Russian) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By דניאל אדלסון, ניו יורק
First reported by Mignews · 2 days ago
What happened
Mahmoud Mamdani, father of NYC Mayor Eric Adams and a vocal critic of Israel, has been appointed director of Columbia University's Institute for African Studies. He previously held the role and has made controversial statements regarding Israel.
- 01Mahmoud Mamdani appointed director of Columbia's African Studies Institute.
- 02Mamdani is the father of NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
- 03He has previously criticized Israel, calling for its 'de-Zionization'.
- 04He signed a letter characterizing the October 7th attack as a 'military action'.
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