Ofir Akunis
Mamdani is antisemite hiding behind fake smile, Israeli Consul-General Ofir Akunis says
"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?" Akunis said.
Former ADL national director Abraham Foxman passes away aged 86
WZO invites Mamdani to NYC Israel Day Parade, consul Akunis fires back
Mother of deceased hostage Ran Gvili expected to join Netanyahu on upcoming US trip
Abraham Accords to expand soon as Hamas and Hezbollah regroup, Israeli diplomat Ofir Akunis says
Ofir Akunis said that Israel will insist upon the demilitarization of Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas, which are conditions in the second part of the US-brokered Gaza deal.
From walkouts to warm embraces: Netanyahu's post-UN pivot to friendly audiences - analysis
At two private events in New York, Prime Minister Netanyahu gathered friendly faces to discuss fighting for Israel, but the Prime Minister faces remarkably different rhetoric from critics at home.
NYT quietly alters Gaza starvation story to include key details of child's medical condition
“We have since learned new information, including from the hospital that treated" Gazan child Mohammed Zakaria al-Mutawaq, the New York Times wrote.
Israeli consul-general brings NY diplomats to Nova site, vows to keep horrors in world's memory
The visit, organized with the American Jewish Committee (AJC), included the consuls general of Argentina, Bulgaria and Slovakia.
Ofir Akunis welcomes US talks with Hamas, urges Trump to intensify pressure
“So if it's a direct negotiation with Hamas and they put them under pressure to release more hostages, more than welcome," Israel's consul-general in NY said.
FBI arrests Virginian who planned attack on Israeli consulate in New York
According to the indictment, Hassan was apprehended after providing detailed bomb-making and planting instructions to an undercover agent.
Ofir Akunis at 'Post' Summit: 'We are closer than ever to a new deal'
Akunis said now is the time to focus on educating the next generation about Jewish roots in Zionism and that "Israel is the wonder of the new era in the world."
Israeli diplomacy to take centerstage at upcoming ‘Post’ Miami summit
The Jerusalem Post Miami Summit will take place on December 9-10 at the Shul at Bal Harbour in Miami, Florida.
Israeli envoy: ‘Pro-terror’ protests should worry all New Yorkers
Ofir Akunis, 51, a veteran lawmaker and former minister in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party, became Israel’s consul general in New York in May.
'Responsibility to ensure Jewish, Israeli students are safe,' says Ambassador Akunis
The discussion was prompted by a concerning rise in antisemitic incidents on campuses during the last academic year, with reports of rhetoric escalating into violence.
