Israeli MKs Defy Boycott at New York's Israel Day Parade Amid Rising Antisemitism
‘Holding our heads high’: MKs march at Israel Parade, slam Mamdani's decision to boycott
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A delegation of 13 Israeli Knesset members participated in New York's Israel Day Parade, marking a record turnout, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani boycotted the event. The MKs aimed to send a strong message against antisemitism and support for Israel amidst rising tensions in the city.
- 01The delegation was led by Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana from the Likud party.
- 02This year’s parade saw a record number of participants, organized by the UJA-Federation of New York.
- 03MK Merav Ben-Ari emphasized the importance of unity among Israeli lawmakers, despite political disagreements.
- 04Yitzhak Kreuzer criticized Mayor Mamdani’s boycott, linking it to a broader issue of legitimizing extremism.
- 05The MKs plan to return to Israel ahead of a crucial Knesset dissolution vote.
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Thirteen members of the Israeli Knesset (MKs), representing both the coalition and opposition, marched in New York's annual Israel Day Parade, which set a record for participation. This event occurred as New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani boycotted the parade, marking the first time a mayor has done so since 1964. Mamdani's absence was seen as a response to his critical stance on the Israeli government, amidst a backdrop of increasing antisemitic incidents in the city. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana led the delegation, asserting that their presence was a strong message against rising hatred towards Israel and its Jewish community. Opposition MK Merav Ben-Ari highlighted the necessity for unity among Israeli lawmakers to support the Jewish Diaspora. Yitzhak Kreuzer criticized Mamdani's decision, suggesting it grants legitimacy to extremism. The MKs are expected to return to Israel shortly for an important Knesset vote.
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The participation of Israeli MKs in the parade amidst the mayor's boycott highlights the tensions surrounding support for Israel in New York, reflecting broader societal issues regarding antisemitism.
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