The Israel Day Parade Debacle

The Israel Day Parade Debacle

Last Sunday, New York City officials took part in the annual Israel Day Parade on Fifth Avenue. Mayor Zohran Mamdani was notably absent, insisting that this was not a “Jewish pride parade,” as it is often styled, but a celebration of a country committing genocide, and saying he did not need to be present to “ensure the safety” of the parade. His resolve proved prudent, as New York officials found themselves scrambling to distance themselves from…

NYC Mayor Mamdani addresses controversial decision to skip Israel Day parade

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Mayor Zohran Mamdani defended his decision to skip the Celebrate Israel Parade, saying he would not participate in an event celebrating a government he believes is violating international law.