Ofir Akunis
'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’ Rosh Hashanah message: ‘Wake up’
Israel's NYC consul, citing 'blood libels,' orders staff to cancel New York Times subscriptions
Mamdani is antisemite hiding behind fake smile, Israeli Consul-General Ofir Akunis says
Former ADL national director Abraham Foxman passes away aged 86
Israel's Consul General in New York City, Ofir Akunis, eulogized Foxman as a "good friend, beloved Jew, proud Zionist, and a warm and kind-hearted person," in a post on X/Twitter.
WZO invites Mamdani to NYC Israel Day Parade, consul Akunis fires back
WZO chair Yaakov Hagoel also stated during the interview that he planned on reiterating the invitation in-person if he is able to meet with Mamdani in New York during an upcoming visit.
Mother of deceased hostage Ran Gvili expected to join Netanyahu on upcoming US trip
Walla also learned that Shira, Ran Gvili's sister, was invited by Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, to light the fifth Hanukkah candle at the Consulate General.
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."
