A survivor of the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre in Israel delivered a strong message to Mayor Zohran Mamdani's wife after she "liked" a social media post dismissing the rapes of Israelis during the attack as a "mass hoax."
Tali Biner, who witnessed the atrocities of that day, expressed her sentiments to The Post from a bomb shelter in Israel, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing facts over political narratives. She highlighted the real suffering experienced by individuals who were raped and killed during the massacre, stressing, "I was there."
Biner directed her criticism towards NYC First Lady Rama Duwaji, who had endorsed an Instagram post in February 2024 questioning the credibility of a New York Times report on sexually violent assaults by Hamas. Duwaji, a 28-year-old Syrian-American artist, also approved a post celebrating the deadly assault that occurred on the day of the attack.
The survivor spoke on behalf of the rape victims of October 7 who were silenced by their tragic fate, having been killed after enduring brutal violations by the terrorists. Biner, a former surgical nurse who was present at the Nova music festival during the massacre, recounted the harrowing experience of hiding from Hamas militants for seven hours.
She vividly recalled the chilling screams of women being subjected to sexual violence, underscoring the gravity of the atrocities committed. Biner described encountering naked bodies, both young and old, strewn across the ground, with evidence of dismemberment and sexual abuse, including rape and the insertion of foreign objects into victims' bodies.
Haunted by the traumatic memories, Biner expressed her dismay at the denial of the events she witnessed, particularly by individuals like Duwaji. She emphasized the pain and injustice caused by dismissing or politicizing the sexual violence of October 7, highlighting the detrimental impact on women's safety and the importance of acknowledging the truth.
Transitioning from nursing to activism, Biner has dedicated herself to raising awareness about the events of that fateful day and advocating for justice for the victims. She has engaged with influential figures such as former presidential candidate Nikki Haley and continues her mission to speak out against denial and ensure that the world confronts the reality of the crimes committed.
For Biner, the enduring pain she witnessed serves as a reminder of her responsibility to be a voice for those who perished and to prevent the erasure of their suffering. She stressed that denying or downplaying such atrocities undermines human dignity, accountability, and justice, transcending political divides to uphold the fundamental rights of all individuals, particularly women.
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