'See who the real enemy is': Israeli envoy Akunis invites Mamdani to view October 7 footage
Akunis extended the invitation to Mamdani during a memorial ceremony held by the Israeli Consulate in the city, attended by some 1,000 people, and simultaneously sent him a formal letter.
Israeli Consul-General Ofir Akunis invited New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani to view a 47-minute film depicting the October 7 massacre at a memorial ceremony in New York. The film, produced by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), will be screened in New York to commemorate three years since the attack. Akunis urged Mamdani to watch the footage and reconsider his anti-Israel rhetoric, stating that his words contribute to the rise of antisemitism in the city.
The IDF released the film to show the people Mamdani supports their actions during the massacre, and Akunis challenged leaders who criticize Israel to imagine themselves in similar situations. The mayor and Akunis have had a contentious relationship in recent months due to differences in their attitudes towards Israel.
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