Several prominent New York Democrats who participated in the annual Israel Day parade on June 2, 2026, have expressed condemnation regarding the attendance of Bezalel Smotrich, the Israeli finance minister and a key figure in the Israeli settler movement. Smotrich's participation marked his first visit to the US in over a year and occurred shortly after he faced an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Democrats' reactions reflect the challenges faced by pro-Israel Democrats as support for Israel among voters appears to be declining.
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Democrats at New York's Israel Day Parade Criticize Attendance of Minister Smotrich
On June 2, 2026, New York Democrats at the Israel Day parade criticized the participation of Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich. His attendance, which followed an ICC arrest warrant, highlights the difficulties pro-Israel Democrats face amid waning voter support for Israel.
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Democrats who marched in New York’s Israel Day parade decry attendance of far-right minister Smotrich
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