"The Daily News first reported that Benjamin Tisch, CEO of Loews Corp., leveled the criticism at Mamdani while speaking at the Met Council's yearly gala, which supports the group's work addressing Jewish poverty. Mamdani has faced a torrent of criticism for his pro-Palestinian positions as well as previous rhetoric deemed anti-Israel or antisemitic, though in recent months, he has sought to dissuade the use of terms such as globalize the intifada."
"During a Dec. 4 event at Stuyvesant Square Park, the incoming mayor said that Commissioner Tisch had apologized to him for her brother's remarks, and he was grateful to receive the mea culpa. I appreciated it, Mamdani said Thursday afternoon in Stuyvesant Square Park of the apology, adding that he intends to serve each and every New Yorker, including Jewish New Yorkers, when he takes office next month."
Jessica Tisch apologized to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's team after her brother, Benjamin Tisch, reportedly called Mamdani an 'enemy of the Jewish people' at a charity gala. Benjamin Tisch, CEO of Loews Corp., allegedly made the remark while speaking at the Met Council gala supporting Jewish poverty work. Mamdani has faced criticism for pro-Palestinian positions and past rhetoric deemed anti-Israel or antisemitic and has cautioned against calls to 'globalize the intifada.' At a Dec. 4 event Mamdani said he appreciated the apology and pledged to serve all New Yorkers, including Jewish residents. The NYPD confirmed the apology and Tisch acknowledged Jewish community fear while expressing confidence in Mamdani's commitment to protect Jewish New Yorkers.
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