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NYC Mayor Adams is an antisemite hiding behind a fake smile, Israeli Consul-General Ofir Akunis says

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israel's Consul-General in New York, Ofir Akunis, accused New York City Mayor Eric Adams of being an antisemite hiding behind a "fake smile."
  • Akunis criticized Adams for stating Israel is responsible for genocide in Gaza, calling it a "disgusting lie."
  • The consul-general also warned the U.S. against the imposition of Sharia law.

Israel's Consul-General in New York, Ofir Akunis, has leveled strong accusations against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, labeling him an antisemite concealed by a "fake smile." The remarks came during an interview with CBS News on Sunday, where Akunis directly challenged Adams's stance on the conflict in Gaza.

He is saying, I will ensure the security of the Jewish community in New York. How will you do it if you are saying that Israel is responsible for a genocide in Gaza?

— Ofir AkunisAkunis questioned Mayor Adams's ability to protect the Jewish community while accusing Israel of genocide.

Akunis questioned how Adams could claim to ensure the security of the Jewish community in New York while simultaneously accusing Israel of genocide. "This is a disgusting lie, Mr. mayor. You know that there is no genocide in the Gaza Strip," Akunis stated, vehemently denying the accusation.

This is a disgusting lie, Mr. mayor. You know that there is no genocide in the Gaza Strip.

— Ofir AkunisAkunis directly refuted Mayor Adams's accusation that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

The consul-general further condemned Adams for using the word "monsters" to describe the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), a prominent pro-Israel lobby group. Akunis drew a parallel between this language and that used by the Nazi regime against Jewish people, highlighting the severity of the comparison.

It's the same word that the Germans, that the Nazi regime used against the Jewish community.

— Ofir AkunisAkunis compared Mayor Adams's use of the word 'monsters' against AIPAC to language used by the Nazi regime.

Concluding the interview, Akunis shifted focus to a broader warning for the United States. Expressing admiration for the country, he urged Americans to resist the potential imposition of Sharia law. "I don't want to see them force the Sharia laws on you. You must stop them now before it will be too late for you," he advised.

I don't want to see them force the Sharia laws on you. You must stop them now before it will be too late for you.

— Ofir AkunisAkunis issued a warning to the United States about the potential imposition of Sharia law.
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