Smotrich’s surprise appearance at New York’s Israel Day Parade drew condemnation from city, state, and Jewish leaders, who said he was not invited to join the march.

The Israeli Delegation Was Presented as Part of Efforts to Bolster Israel's Public Image in the U.S. and as a Response to Mayor Mamdani, Who Did Not Attend the Parade, Breaking…

Despite Mamdani’s absence, the event, known as the world's largest pro-Israel parade, featured a long roster of political officials and lawmakers.

The Israel Day parade, though known by various names over the years, has historically been a mandatory event for mayors, governors, and other political figures

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Headlines focused on NYC Mayor Mamdani skipping Israel Day Parade due to support for Palestinian rights. Progressives question why top Dems marched with Israeli officials accused…

The New York Mayor Joins Chorus of Criticism From New York Officials and Jewish Organizations Over Participation of Bezalel Smotrich and Other Extremists in Annual Salute to Israel

Mayor Joins Chorus of Criticism From New York Officials and Jewish Organizations Over Participation of Bezalel Smotrich and Other Extremists in Annual Salute to Israel

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has “strongly condemned” the participation of Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in the city’s annual pro-Israel parade.

Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro said Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich “was not invited to the Israel Day Parade in New York. He crashed it.”

Smotrich’s surprise appearance at New York’s Israel Day Parade drew condemnation from city, state, and Jewish leaders, who said he was not invited to join the march.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told ynet he joined New York’s annual Israel parade to promote 'unity and connection' and dismissed criticism from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, but his…

We Cannot Let Democratic and Jewish Leaders Off the Hook for Legitimizing an Event That Featured Some of Israel's Most Vocal Cheerleaders and Enablers of War Crimes

Politicians’ statements reflect difficulty facing pro-Israel Democrats as voter support for country falls