New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivered remarks today at the Arutz Sheva–Israel National News Jerusalem Conference, held in Manhattan.
“Marching today in honor of Israel’s 77th year was deeply moving,” Adams said. “This event shows Israel’s resiliency, patience, and ability to make the right calls. A lot of people do not know what it takes to stabilize after a crisis. Israel’s resiliency is unmatched.”
He spoke about how New York has drawn strength and tools from Israel, adopting aspects of its mindset and security approach. “The technology they use to go after Hamas, we use to fight dangerous gangs here. We do not run from hate, we do not fear, and we do not give in.”
Concluding his speech, Adams addressed the surge in antisemitism and the disturbing responses to Hamas’s attack on Israel. “After the October 7th massacre, many people tried to justify what happened. I did not do that on October 8th and will not do it now. Hamas must be destroyed, and every hostage must come home. Anything else is tinkering around the edges, and we cannot tinker around with the level of violence and hate against Israel.”
To honor his unwavering support for Israel, Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion—who Adams said has been a close friend for years—presented him with the Jerusalem Prize.
{Matzav.com}