LONDON: Top New York Democrats who took part in the city’s Israel Day parade have condemned the presence of Israel’s far-right finance minister, The Guardian reported. Bezalel Smotrich was among several Israeli government figures who took part. It marked his first trip to the US in more than a year, and less than a month after he said the International Criminal Court was pursuing an arrest warrant against him. An array of New York political leaders took part in the annual parade, including Sen. Chuck Schumer, House Reps. Dan Goldman and Jerry Nadler, New York Gov.

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…

The annual pre-parade Met Council breakfast included a demonstration by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul of state power that will better defend Jewish institutions from anti-Israel…

New York's pro-Israel parade hosted ministers who called for starving Palestinians and the use of nuclear weapons on Gaza

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

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

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…

New York mayor refused to attend as other Democrats drew rebukes for marching with Israel’s far-right finance minister

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

LONDON: Top New York Democrats who took part in the city’s Israel Day parade have condemned the presence of Israel’s far-right finance minister, The Guardian reported. Bezalel…