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


Teens arrested after allegedly spray painting dozens of swastikas on Brooklyn playground

The teens have been charged with aggravated harassment charges, and one has been charged with criminal mischief as a hate crime, according to the New York Police Department. 

Antisemitic vandalism found at a playground in Brooklyn.

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

The remarks came amid sustained scrutiny from Jewish community leaders over how the new mayor would handle antisemitism, protests, and Israel-related disputes in the city.

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.

End of a special relationship: Israel no longer wants to be America’s political football - opinion

Israel can and should move forward on its own – still a close friend of the United States, but an independent friend, not a friend in need.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 5, 2026.

Antisemitism in the US comes from all sides, more dangerous than ever - opinion

The antisemitism that led to the Jackson synagogue being burnt down is very much alive, and now at its most concerning levels.

Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestinian protest on the day of the two-year anniversary of the attack on Israel by Hamas, in New York City, US, October 7, 2025. REUTERS

Trump advised not to strike Iran, former hostage files assault complaint

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US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff delivers a press conference upon the signing of the declaration on deploying post-ceasefire force in Ukraine, during the so-called 'Coalition of the Willing' summit, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, January 6, 2026.

MLK was clear: Anti-Zionism is antisemitism - opinion

The question is not what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would say today – he already told us. The question is whether we are prepared to listen.

DR. MARTIN Luther King, Jr. addresses the crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, during the March on Washington on August 28, 1963.

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

New Yorkers, whether Jewish or not, must be willing to disavow what is being touted as a moral equivalence of something that is actually a precursor to forced expulsion.

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

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

Mamdani's criticism was in response to an anti-Israel protest held on January 8 against a Nefesh B’Nefesh event aimed at providing information to those considering aliyah.

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

A Jewish speaker, a new mayor, and a signal to New York’s Jews - opinion

I still believe New York can choose life over death, courage over fear, and unity over the easy politics of scapegoating. But that choice begins with what you decide to protect on your first day.

Jewish New Yorkers rally in support of Israel during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in New York City, US, September 26, 2025

What a German-Jewish scholar can tell us about pro-Mamdani Jews today

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: The parallels between 1920s Munich and New York (and other places around the US and the world) are glaringly obvious and ominous.

‘WHAT I do think is highly likely is that Jews who are “visibly Jewish” will be the ones to pay the price for the normalization of antisemitism and the demonization of Zionism in New York.’ Here, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani attends a news conference at NYPD headquarters earlier this month.