Asked about the claims of the White House official during an interview with KAN radio, Chikli hinted in a very obvious way that the anonymous official was actually Lipstadt
The student leaders, in their joint statement, highlighted Chikli's past derogatory remarks against pride and his opposition to the pride flag.
“Blaming the photographer shows how much he does not understand the American Jewish Diaspora,” the official said. “His comments have ramifications. The Biden administration is watching.”
A word to Amichai Chikli: The photo may indeed be fake news, but it is essential to move forward and focus on the real challenges we face as the Jewish people.
Chikli was photographed at the June 4 parade making what appeared to many to be an obscene gesture toward a group protesting the Israeli government.
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: The Jerusalem Post Conference and the parade, as well as the entire situation in the US, demonstrated the complexity of Israel-Diaspora ties.
We must not be complacent amid the growing lack of identity among the young Jewish generation in the Diaspora, the growing chasm between Jewish youth in the Diaspora and in Israel.
The local Washington DC Jewish Federation has decided not to host this event, presumably because of the planned protests by anti-judicial-reform Israelis and Americans
The Diaspora Ministry announced that it would invest NIS 150 million ($40 million) in a new project to back Jewish education in North America.
"Israel is a symbol of freedom, resilience and hope to millions who wish to see the peaceful coexistence of all peoples in Israel," said MP Dr. Leslyn Lewis
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