Israel National News reports: “As he settled into his office at the Israeli consulate in Midtown East three months ago, Ofir Akunis had his staff mount a large photo of the 9/11 attack and place it alongside a framed Israeli flag that was found in the ruins of the World Trade Center.

Both the flag and the photo of the Twin Towers being destroyed are meant as a reminder, he said, that the same forces that invaded Israel on Oct. 7 have attacked New York City before — and could strike again.

‘They don’t understand. It’s a short memory,’ Akunis said of New Yorkers during an interview earlier this month at his office. ‘It’s very natural, but you can’t forget the history.’

He added, ‘I’m worried for America. I’m asking my American friends, ‘Wake up.’ Say to these people, ‘Enough.’’

…Since arriving, Akunis has advocated against the protesters — a movement he calls ‘pro-terror’ and sees as a danger to Americans. He believes some of the protesters are part of a radical Islamist movement and called for the city city to crack down on the demonstrations.

‘They don’t want to live in peace with us — they want to live instead of us,’ he said of radical Islamists. ‘They are saying it to people in London, in Manchester. They’re saying it to the Belgians in Brussels. They’re saying it here, to you. They’re saying, ‘Death to America.’’…”