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Israeli comedian cancels New York City show after pro-Palestine protest blocks club entrance

Hochman, who had previously served as an IDF soldier in Gaza, appeared outside the venue despite the show's cancellation, meeting his fans with hugs and jokes.

GUY HOCHMAN poses with the Israeli flag next to a crowd of pro-Palestine protesters in New York City, January 20, 2026.
NEW YORK CITY mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks at a news conference at City Hall Park last week. Jews have a sacred obligation to their homeland; neither international law nor a mayor should obstruct them, the writer argues.

Mamdani tells 'The View' he would push rent freeze, vows to fight antisemitism

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces the appointment of Christine Clarke as chair and commissioner for the New York City Commission on Human Rights at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights, Queens in New York City, New York

This was not protest, it was a threat to New York’s Jewish community - opinion

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pictured during his first day in office, January 1, 2026.

Mamdani sought input from NY Jews before condemning pro-Hamas protest, NYT reports


New York election: What if the United States falls to the 'Zohran Mamdanis' of the world? - opinion

Israel must adapt its security doctrine to the reality unfolding before us. This is not a matter of Left or Right politics; it is plain realism.

Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, speaks during a campaign rally on the eve of election day, in the Queens borough of New York City, US, November 3, 2025

Tensions rise as NYC mayoral race sees Jewish community split over Mamdani

Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis warns that Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral campaign has sparked concerns within the Jewish community, with some considering aliyah or relocating to Florida.

 Israel's consul general to New York, Ofir Akunis, in his Manhattan office, August 14, 2024. (Luke Tress)

Two of NYC’s five public pension funds are vulnerable to a mayor-backed Israel divestment push

Mamdani has stated his intention not to invest city funds in Israel bonds, in keeping with the current comptroller’s decision not to reinvest when $39 million in bonds matured in 2023. 

While the movement to boycott Israel has called for divestment since 2005, advocacy has ramped up in many places in the last two years during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

If Mamdani is elected, the Big Apple will rot - opinion

New Yorkers, do not be fooled by Zohran’s youth or charm. You have one shot to shape the next decade. Will you accept Mamdani’s dangerous platform or stabilize everyone’s city?

ZOHRAN MAMDANI attends a campaign event in the Bronx last week. Jews and non-Jews alike have called him a raging antisemite, terrorist sympathizer, ardent socialist, and a polarizing figure, says the writer.

Mamdani takes jab at Cuomo in social media post after Trump's expression of support

Trump had said in a recent CBS interview that he would pick a bad democrat over a communist any day, prompting Mamdani to 'congratulate' his opponent for the endorsement.

Independent candidate and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo greets Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani before participating in a mayoral debate, in New York, US, October 16, 2025.

NYC mayoral election day looms in vote of consequence for city’s Jews

The city's Jewish community has been divided in its support of Mamdani, with some rabbis arguing that those in favor of the Muslim candidate are voting for him despite his anti-Israel history.

People walk towards a polling site during early voting in the New York City mayoral election in Manhattan in New York City, US, October 27, 2025.

'We lived in a state of relentless fear,' antisemitic harassment campaign victim says - interview

Randy Settebrino recounted his experience of the three-month hate campaign, saying that the harasser contacted him and his family over a thousand times.

A poster made by Donovan Hall to intimidate Randy Settebrino during his three-month antisemitic harassment campaign, New York City, 2025

Satmar Ahronim rift: Leaders endorse Cuomo after another backs Mamdani

Following the endorsements, both Cuomo and Mamdani responded, thanking the community's leaders and promising to make New York better for all.

Satmar Jews walk in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on December 16, 2023.

'It's like 1939': Israeli Jewish tourist suffers brain bleed after NY attack - interview

"I'm not afraid for myself, but I'm worried about my brothers," he told the 'Post'. "It was in the middle of Manhattan, middle of the city, in the middle of the day."

Israeli educator and lecturer in the IDF, Rami Glickstein, 59, suffered a vicious antisemitic attack while in New York.

Jeremy Corbyn hosts phone bank in support of Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor

In a Zoom event with volunteers, Corbyn's team called New Yorkers to convince them to vote for Mamdani in the upcoming New York City mayoral elections.

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks outside the Islamic Cultural Center of the Bronx on Friday. The writer asks: Does Mamdani still not understand that anti-Israel rhetoric has generated a sharp spike in antisemitic violence?