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.
Mamdani missed the Israel Day Parade, many who went didn’t miss him
New York Democratic stalwarts show support for Israel even as Mamdani skips parade
‘Holding our heads high’: MKs march at Israel Parade, slam Mamdani's decision to boycott
New York’s Jewish community faces unprecedented threats as leadership ignores them - opinion
According to the NYPD, antisemitic hate crimes jumped 183% last month. There were 31 reported attacks against Jews in January alone, compared with just 11 during the same month last year.
New York’s Jews are rightfully wary of Mamdani’s interfaith outreach. He should listen - editorial
Declining to sponsor the event was not a rejection of interfaith dialogue. It was an acknowledgment that dialogue alone is not enough.
Major Jewish groups pull out of NYC mayor's interfaith breakfast
The ADL, UJA, and the New York Board of Rabbis have previously sponsored the NYC mayor’s interfaith breakfast, but have confirmed they will not participate in Mamdani's.
Mamdani taps leader of progressive Zionist group to helm Office to Combat Antisemitism
"Antisemitism cannot be addressed with slick videos or empty remarks," Rabbi Moshe Davis told The Jerusalem Post, expressing concern over Mamdani's choice.
Antisemitic hate crimes in NY surge by 182% in January 2026 compared to previous year
NYPD figures show antisemitic hate crimes surged in New York City in January, with Jews targeted in the majority of reported bias incidents.
Mamdani's mother, Elon Musk among names listed in newly released Epstein Files
“If I actually wanted to spend my time partying with young women, it would be trivial for me to do so without the help of a creepy loser like Epstein,” Musk wrote on X.
US-Iran tensions escalate: What’s next for Israel and the Middle East?
The hosts, both seasoned journalists based in Jerusalem, discuss the looming possibility of a US attack on Iran and the defensive preparations in Tehran, including missile threats directed at Israel.
How Trump's handling of Minnesota's crisis may influence Iran tensions - analysis
The administration’s focus on Minnesota and its reversal of some policies there may have ramifications for US foreign policy. First of all, it has shifted the White House’s focus.
Why Jewish peoplehood does not fit Mamdani’s universalism - opinion
Zohran Mamdani appears willing to accept imperfection almost everywhere except Israel. That becomes the “exception” in the universalism he promises.
Mamdani defends activist Mahmoud Khalil amid Trump administration deportation push
"I will make that clear to everyone - I have said it time and again - that he deserves to stay in the city. He deserves to be here, just like any other New Yorker." said Zohran Mamdani.
