In remarks at the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) gala in New York City last night, Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon blasted Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) for his recent comments suggesting that the U.S. should leverage aid to Israel.
Berating Bernie: “Mr. Sanders, a few months on a kibbutz in 1963 can only teach you so much,” Danon said, referring to the 2020 candidate’s repeated mentions of his brief stint in Israel. “Perhaps Mr. Sanders didn’t hear about Israel leaving Gaza in 2005. Maybe he hasn’t had the chance to visit the Kerem Shalom crossing, where hundreds of trucks pass [through] daily to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza. Maybe he doesn’t know about the terror tunnels.”
Less for Israel is more for Hamas: “[Sanders] is suggesting to give less military assistance to the United States’ most important ally in the Middle East in order to give it to Hamas, a terrorist organization that celebrated the tragedy of 9/11,” Danon remarked. “Let me assure you my friends, we will never let that happen,” he concluded. “We will fight against these radical voices.”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who received the Dr. Bob Shillman award for outstanding leadership, told the crowd: “I prayed at the Western Wall this May, the hurricane turned north. So I guess I am going to have to go back next May, pray again, and keep the hurricane away.”
Spotted at ZOA: National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien, Judge Jeanine Pirro (who was introduced by President Donald Trump via video), Mort and Rita Klein, Mark Levenson, Paul Packer, Sean Spicer, NYC Councilman Fernando Cabrera, Yaakov Hagoel, Shira Lewis, Eli Chanoch Berman, Ira Rennert, Nick Muzin, Ifat Ovadia, Siggy Flicker, Liz Lang, Justin Hayet, Laura Atkins, Ira Greenstein, Ofir Dayan, Dr. Joe Frager, Duvi Honig, Eve Stieglitz, Eytan Laor, Eitan Behar, Yoel Lefkowitz and Ezra Friedlander.
Click here to view this recap in the Jewish Insider.
