New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend the city's annual Israel Day Parade on Sunday, marking a departure from a long-standing tradition where mayors have participated since 1964. His absence comes amid rising antisemitism and recent anti-Israel protests in the city. Despite not attending, Mamdani has committed to ensuring security and permits for the event. He stated that his decision is based on political principles, having criticized Israel following the October 7 Hamas attack and previously reversing a ban on city agency participation in the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel. Mamdani's spokesman emphasized his commitment to celebrating Jewish culture in New York. The mayor has attended other cultural events, including St. Patrick's Day and the Lunar New Year Parade, but indicated he may miss many parades to focus on core issues. He became the first NYC mayor in decades to address a May Day rally earlier this month.
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New York Mayor Mamdani to Skip Israel Day Parade
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend the Israel Day Parade, breaking a tradition upheld by previous mayors. His absence is attributed to political principles, particularly his criticism of Israel. He has pledged to provide security for the event and continues to participate in other cultural celebrations.
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