New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Skips Annual Israel Day Parade, Breaking Political Custom
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend the annual Israel Day parade on May 31, 2026, breaking a decades-long tradition of mayoral participation. Mamdani, who had pledged during his campaign to skip the event, cited his views on the Israeli government and support for Palestinian rights. His office had previously released a video commemorating the Nakba, the displacement of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. While Mamdani promised a robust police presence for the parade, his absence drew sharp criticism from Jewish leaders, including Rabbi Marc Schneier, who called it 'a slap in the face to all Jewish New Yorkers.' Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, who is Jewish, attended the parade, stating it was her decision to march proudly. The event highlights growing divisions over U.S. support for Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
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