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 participation drew swift condemnation as organizers claimed his visit was concealed from them, an allegation denied by an Israeli official

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend an annual parade honoring Israel. The fierce defender of Palestinian human rights is skipping the event as he remains under…

A mayor who will not stand with his Jewish constituents on their proudest public day, because standing there would tie him to the existence of Israel, has told them plainly what…

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend an annual parade honoring Israel

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend an annual parade honoring Israel on Sunday, breaking with a decades-long political custom because of his

“I said on the campaign trail that I wouldn’t be attending the parade, and I’ve made my views on the Israeli government abundantly clear,” Mamdani said.

NEW YORK: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend an annual parade honoring Israel on Sunday, breaking with a decades-long political custom because of his support of…

Mamdani is believed to be the first sitting mayor in more than six decades to skip the event for political reasons.

Mayors in New York City, which has Americas largest Jewish population, have long been visible supporters of Israel, often visiting the country.

Mamdani confirmed he would not be attending, making him the first NYC mayor not to participate since 1964. However, an X/Twitter post from the time showed he attended in 2024.

Mamdani ha giustificato la sua assenza con l’avversione nei confronti del governo di Netanyahu

Mamdani's boycott came against the backdrop of a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents in New York and pushed Ohana to lead the large delegation of MKs.

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…

Aus Protest gegen die Gaza-Politik nimmt Zohran Mamdani nicht an der Israel-Day-Parade teil. Er ist der erste New Yorker Bürgermeister seit Jahrzehnten, der das alljährlich…

Critics say refusal to attend is snub to city's large Jewish community

In a break from decades of political tradition, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend the annual parade celebrating Israel.

Il primo cittadino non partecipa alla tradizionale parata della comunità ebraica e scatena le critiche dei repubblicani. "Lo avevo detto in campagna elettorale:

In a break from decades of political tradition, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend the annual parade celebrating Israel.

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

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani breaks tradition by skipping Israel parade, emphasising his pro-Palestinian stance and commitment to equality.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend an annual parade honoring Israel Sunday, breaking with a decades-long political custom because of his support