Israeli consul general Ofir Akunis’ Rosh Hashanah message: ‘Wake up’
The country’s top diplomat in NYC is comparing Mayor Zohran Mamdani to the Nazis. Some on the left say that’s not helping.
Israeli consul general Ofir Akunis warned New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani ahead of Rosh Hashanah that the city is on a dangerous path, comparing Mamdani's support for the boycott movement to Nazi Germany's tactics and accusing him of responsibility for attacks on Jews and Jewish institutions in New York. Akunis, the consul general representing Israel in the United States, has been increasingly critical of Mamdani, whose anti-Zionist views have put him at odds with the Israeli government.
Critics argue that Akunis' comparisons to the Holocaust are unproductive and offensive, potentially heightening anxiety about rising antisemitism. However, Akunis maintains that understanding historical context is crucial to recognizing the dangers of dehumanizing language. Despite facing backlash, Akunis remains committed to highlighting the similarities between Mamdani's rhetoric and the language used by the Third Reich, emphasizing the need for the younger generation to grasp the gravity of the situation.
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