Nearly every member of the New York City Council will be on the ballot this month — including several leftists who have blamed Israel for Hamas terror attacks and made other hateful comments about the Jewish state.
Leading the anti-Israel invective are five progressives — including three card-carrying members of the Democratic Socialists of America.
All face token Republican opposition, or none at all, and are expected to cruise to re-election on Nov. 7.
Before Israeli blood ran dry, members like Tiffany Caban, a Queens socialist, called for a cease-fire.
Shahana Hanif, a Brooklyn socialist, blames Israel for their own deaths.
When they weren’t spewing hate, some members were arrested at anti-Israel marches where many chanted things like “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” — widely understood as a call for the genocide of Jews — and held pro- a jihadi sign reads “No, I do not condemn Hamas.”
Other left-wing councilors refused to support statements condemning antisemitism.
Councilwoman Joann Ariola, a Queens Republican, said she was disappointed but not surprised by her colleague’s behavior.
“We have been patient with their double standards and hypocrisy for two years,” he said. “Are we going to relive Kristallnacht? We have to end hate, and it has to start with the councillors.”
Shahana Hanif (DSA, Democrat, Working Family)
Brooklyn District 39 (Kensington, Boro Park, Park Slope, Carroll Park, Cobble Hill)
Councilor Shahana Hanif was arrested after attending a pro-Hamas rally in New York City.X @ShahanaFromBK
“The cause of this war is the illegal, immoral, and unjust occupation of the Palestinian people. The occupation has brought violence against Israel and Palestine for over 75 years. There will be no peace unless the rights of all people in the region are respected.” — Oct. 13
“The rampant anti-Palestinian and Islamophobic sentiment we are witnessing in our City, and across the country, is fueling violence against our neighbors,” — Nov. 1.
Hanif was arrested at a pro-Hamas protest sponsored by the DSA.
He voted against a council resolution to establish a “Last Day of Jew Hatred” in New York City.
He faces Republican Arkadiusz Tomaszewski in the general election.
Tiffany Caban (DSA, Democrat, Working Families)
Queens District 22 (Astoria, East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, Woodside)
“I am afraid that the situation for genocide in Gaza is developing. The US must do everything to secure an immediate ceasefire and de-escalation,” Councilwoman Tiffany Caban.Getty Images
“Nothing can free Israelis every day from danger and fear unless it also frees Palestinians every day from oppression and occupation.” — Oct. 8
“I am afraid that the situation for genocide in Gaza is developing. The US must do everything to secure an immediate ceasefire and de-escalation.” — Oct. 11
Caban faces Republican Kelly Klingman in the general election.
Alexa Avilés (DSA, Democrat, Working Families)
Brooklyn District 38 (Red Hook, Sunset Park, Greenwood Heights)
Councilor Alexa Avilés demanded just days after the massacre that “Palestinian violence and grief should be acknowledged.” Gabriela Bass
“Palestine’s violence and sadness must be acknowledged. They are also part of our New York City community. Let’s stop demeaning people and remember our collective humanity.” — Oct. 13
Avilés abstained on a City Council resolution to condemn anti-Semitism. He faces Republican Paul Rodriguez in the general election.
Chi Osse (Democrat, Working Family)
Brooklyn District 36 (Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights)
Former DSA Councilor Chi Osse ran in the general election unopposed. Paul Martinka
“Israel’s military occupation of the West Bank and its control over the Gaza Strip, now 56 years old, is the main source of violence. . . The Palestinian movement for national liberation is legitimate. It is a movement that I support and support.” — Oct. 9
Osse contested the general election unopposed.
Sandy Nurse (Democrat, Working Family)
Brooklyn District 37 (Cypress Hills, Bushwick, Brownsville, East New York)
Councilwoman Sandy Nurse voted against a council resolution to establish a day dedicated to ending antisemitism in New York City. @CMSandyNurse
“I condemn violence against and kidnapping of any civilian, collective punishment, militarism, occupation, and apartheid – it will not bring peace” – 7 Oct.
Nurses voted against a resolution to establish a day dedicated to ending antisemitism in New York City. He faces GOPer Isaiah Orlando Vega in the general election.
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