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Israeli consulate invites Mamdani to watch Oct. 7 documentary to school mayor on horrors of massacre

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McCarthy, C. (2026, October 6). Israeli consulate invites Mamdani to watch Oct. 7 documentary to school mayor on horrors of massacre. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/06/us-news/israeli-consulate-invites-mamdani-to-watch-oct-7-doc-to-school-mayor-on-horrors/

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Israeli Ambassador Ofir Akunis invited New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to watch a 47-minute documentary produced by the Israel Defense Forces, which includes footage captured by Hamas on October 7. The ambassador aims to use this film to illustrate the realities of that day and emphasize the importance of supporting Israel's right to defend itself. This invitation follows Mamdani’s criticism of Israel and his support for the boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement against it.

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An Israeli diplomat, Ambassador Ofir Akunis, invited New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani to watch a nearly hour-long documentary about the October 7 terror attacks, hoping it will convey the reality of what happened. The film, produced by the Israel Defence Forces, uses footage captured by Hamas terrorists themselves on their GoPro cameras and aims to show why defending against such attacks is crucial. This invitation comes ahead of the third anniversary of the massacre when anti-Israel protests are expected in New York City.

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An Israeli diplomat has invited Mayor Zohran Mamdani to watch a nearly hour-long documentary about the Oct. 7 terror attacks — hoping the horrors from the footage filmed by Hamas themselves will “convey the reality of what happened.” asserted

what → invite → reality

“On the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre, I would like to invite you to join us for a screening of a 47-minute film produced by the Israel Defence Forces documenting the events of that terrible day through footage captured by the Hamas terrorists themselves on their GoPro cameras,” Ambassador Ofir Akunis said on social media. asserted

Akunis → like → media

“Perhaps after watching this film, you will truly understand why the Jewish State is so important and why we will continue to defend ourselves, no matter against whom, and no matter when,” the general consul continued, adding, “I hope you will come with an open heart and that seeing the footage for yourself will help convey the reality of what happened on October 7th in a way that words alone cannot. asserted

words → watch → way

” The invite comes ahead of the anniversary of the terror attacks, when anti-Israel protests are expected to break out in New York City. asserted

protests → come → City

It also comes on the heels of Mamdani’s plan to fight antisemitism that only made a passing mention of Israel and failed to even say anything about Zionism. asserted

that → come → Zionism

Mamdani has been an outspoken critic of the state of Israel since becoming an elected official in Albany, pushing the controversial boycott, divestment and sanctions movement. asserted

Mamdani → become → movement

He tried to push legislation that would limit state money flowing to nonprofits that have supported Israeli settlements on the West Bank. asserted

that → try → Bank

He toned down his rhetoric during the campaign, but refused to say he believed Israel had the right to exist as a Jewish state. asserted

Israel → tone → state

However, he continued to issue empty threats about arresting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he became mayor. asserted

he → continue → Netanyahu

Mamdani only conceded the city had zero power to cuff a foreign official after months in office ahead of the General Assembly of the United Nations. asserted

city → concede → Nations

Israeli consulate invites Mamdani to watch Oct. 7 documentary to school mayor on horrors of massacre

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