New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend the city’s annual Israel Day Parade, marking the first break in a mayoral tradition that has stood since 1964. The decision comes amid rising antisemitism concerns, anti-Israel protests across New York City, and growing political tensions surrounding the conflict in the Middle East. While Mamdani defended his stance and reiterated his criticism of the Israeli government, he also pledged full security support and permits to ensure the parade proceeds safely.

The Parade Is Widening a Rift Between Mayor Mamdani and Mainstream Jewish Groups in the City, as He Breaks With Over 60 Years of Mayoral Tradition in Not Attending A Record Size…

Mamdani has come under fire for refusing to condemn the phrase “globalize the intifada” and being reluctant to condemn Hasan Piker.