Zohran Mamdani Rebuked by Israeli Diplomat for Using 'Same Words' as Nazis
"Mind your own business! Find solutions to the terrible traffic issues here," Israel's consul general told Newsweek of Mamdani.
Israeli Consul General in New York Ofir Akunis criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani for using language similar to Nazi Germany when referring to pro-Israel lobbyists, AIPAC. Akunis stated that the Germans used similar language against Jewish people in Europe, which he believes is a dangerous trend. Mamdani has defended his use of the term "monsters" to describe AIPAC, stating that the organization has supported the status quo and contributed to immoral policies.
Akunis urged the American people to wake up to the rise of antisemitism, comparing it to the pre-war era. He also questioned Mamdani's knowledge of Israeli-Arab history and accused him of fueling hate among students. The mayor's rhetoric against Israel has become a divisive issue in New York City, which has one of the largest Jewish populations outside of Israel.
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