On Friday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with the new Consul General of Israel, Ofir Akunis, to discuss deepening ties between New York City – home to the largest community of Jewish people in the world outside of Israel – the State of Israel, and their shared commitment to democratic values. They addressed the atrocities of October 7 in Israel and the desire to end all forms of hate and anti-American rhetoric in New York City. They also focused on the importance of educating people about these events and the necessity of a strong response to dismantle Hamas, prevent future violence, and create peace in the region.
“I am excited to work with Ofir to strengthen the bonds between New York City and Israel,” said Mayor Adams. “New York is proud to be home to the largest Jewish population anywhere outside of Israel, and we take pride in our work protecting and uplifting all of our diverse communities.”
