"A New York City Health Department staffer wished for all Israelis to be wiped off the Earth in a resurfaced X/Twitter post, Jewish watchdog group Canary Mission revealed on Monday. Achmat Akkad, a community coordinator in NYC's health department since 2017, called for the eradication of Israelis on the social media platform, claiming that "one Israeli left in this world would be one too many!""
"Among the other publications revealed by Canart Mission was a deleted November 10, 2021, post in which Akkad threatened that "Jews that don't support apartheid are safe. Zionists aren't!" "Israel exists by sacrificing the blood of Black and brown people as an offering to white supremacy," he said in another. A year ago, Akkad also claimed that Zionists "are behind the attacks, far right parties being elected across the world, attacks on free speech, the wars in MENA, the dehumanization of Muslims, and an increase in police power.""
"Multiple sources reported that NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Akkad as a Community Engagement Training Specialist. The appointment comes amidst backlash following the establishment of the "Global Oppression and Public Health Working Group" under Mamdani's administration. The group, whose goal is to explore how global oppression affects the well-being of certain communities in the city, has been criticiz"
Achmat Akkad, a community coordinator in the New York City Health Department since 2017, used the X handle @BlackIntifada and posted messages calling for the eradication of Israelis. Resurfaced posts include the statement that "one Israeli left in this world would be one too many" and a 2021 post asserting "Jews that don't support apartheid are safe. Zionists aren't!" Akkad also wrote that Israel exists by "sacrificing the blood of Black and brown people" and alleged Zionist responsibility for global harms. Canary Mission reported that Akkad was arrested at an anti-Israel protest in 2024. Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Akkad as a Community Engagement Training Specialist amid backlash tied to a new Global Oppression and Public Health Working Group.
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