Zohran Mamdani

Smotrich’s surprise appearance at Israel Day Parade sparks backlash from NY and Jewish leaders

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.

Israeli politicians, government ministers, public officials and supporters take part in the Israel Day Parade in New York City, May 31, 2026
Marchers in the Israeli Day Parade carry cardobard cutouts of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwaji, the first lady of New York City, on May 31, 2026.

Mamdani missed the Israel Day Parade, many who went didn’t miss him

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs a statewide law establishing a 50-foot security “buffer zone” around houses of worship in New York City on May 31, 2026.

New York Democratic stalwarts show support for Israel even as Mamdani skips parade

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana leads members of the Knesset from both the coalition and the opposition in the annual Israel Day Parade, Sunday, May 31, 2026.

‘Holding our heads high’: MKs march at Israel Parade, slam Mamdani's decision to boycott


Israel's arrest of Gaza flotilla activists a 'brazen violation of int'l law,' Mamdani charges

At the same time, the Trump administration condemned GSF, naming it a “pro-Hamas initiative and a baseless, counterproductive effort to undermine President Trump’s Peace Plan.”

CCTV footage from IDF interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, May 1, 2026.

Mamdani encourages King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor Diamond

India has previously demanded that Britain return the 105-carat diamond, which was given to Queen Victoria by a then-colonial governor-general in 1850.

Britain's King Charles standing next to Queen Camilla interacts with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a visit to the 9/11 Memorial, in New York City, US, April 29, 2026.

Satmar HQ condemns Mamdani for vetoing no protest buffer zones around educational facilities

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani vetoes bill aimed at protecting educational institutions from protests, citing concerns over free speech and constitutional rights.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrives to deliver his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outlining the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, U.S., April 12, 2026.

Mamdani office has no definition of antisemitism after dropping IHRA, czar confirms

When asked how the Mamdani administration defines antisemitism, MOCA executive director Phylisa Wisdom said: “Across city government, there is not a definition codified for any form of hate at all.”

Phylisa Wisdom.

TIME names Netanyahu among 2026 Most Influential, calls his post-Oct. 7 comeback bigger than Trump

TIME editor-at-large Ian Bremmer wrote that the PM "once faced the political wasteland" after Hamas's Oct. 7 massacre, but has now engineered a "political comeback" that "may have exceeded Trump's."

 Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu

Mamdani condemns Iran war, claims conflict led to violence, prejudice within US

“The very things that I often speak about that are necessary for New Yorkers…would cost a fraction of this tens of billions that we are seeing [fund the war],” Mamdani said.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a press conference after an Air Canada Express jet collided with a ground vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, U.S., March 23, 2026.

When the Passover Seder comes to life - opinion

The image of the “Jew as a threat to non-Jews” has been revived.

Far Right influencers Candace Owens (L) and Tucker Carlson (R); illustrative.

NYPD: 55% of confirmed hate crimes in New York City are antisemitic

Confirmed hate crimes rose by 11.7%, with 55% of all these confirmed hate crimes being antisemitic, despite Jews making up only approximately 10% of NYC's population.

New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch speaks during for a press conference at the New York Police Department headquarters in New York City, US, April 2, 2026.

Tucker Carlson, Mamdani must accept Israel cannot exist without being a Jewish state - opinion

The Jews were never permanently welcomed anywhere, and now that they have their own homeland, they’re being told they cannot maintain it as a place identified with them.

A general view of Jerusalem's Old City shows the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest prayer site, in the foreground and the Dome of the Rock, located on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, in the background June 24, 2019

Zohran Mamdani: What side of the Muslim world are you on? - opinion

In contrast to global Muslim leaders who are speaking out against the Iranian regime, there has been a striking silence from some who claim to speak on behalf of the Muslim world, namely, Mamdani.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a press conference at New York's LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, US, March 23, 2026