On Tisha B’Av, Mamdani Exposed America’s Jewish Sympathy Trap
Summary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wished Jewish New Yorkers a peaceful Tisha B’Av, a day of Jewish mourning, shortly after calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "war criminal." This highlighted how public sympathy for Jewish grief often stays safe and general, while criticism of Israel's government can be sharp and political.Key Facts
- Tisha B’Av is a Jewish day of fasting and mourning for the destruction of ancient Temples in Jerusalem and other tragedies.
- Mayor Mamdani posted a message wishing Jewish New Yorkers a peaceful and meaningful fast on Tisha B’Av.
- The message avoided mentioning Israel or political issues, using general terms like "history" and "resiliency."
- Less than 24 hours before, Mamdani had called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu a "war criminal" and urged U.S. enforcement of an International Criminal Court warrant.
- Mamdani acknowledged NYC could not arrest Netanyahu if he visited for the UN General Assembly.
- The article discusses a pattern where Jewish grief is accepted when it is abstract and non-political, but criticism arises when it involves politically sensitive subjects like Israel.
- Mamdani's stance reflects the complexity of representing diverse New York communities with varying views on Israel and the Middle East conflict.
- Criticizing Netanyahu or Israel's war actions is not the same as criticizing Jewish people as a whole.
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