Published: June 1, 2026 • 7:14 PM IST · Updated: June 6, 2026 • 6:20 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Skips Israel Day Parade, Breaks 62-Year-Old Tradition Published By, Last Updated: June 01, 2026, 19:14 IST New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani skips Israel Day parade for first time in 62 years, citing criticism of Israeli government, drawing backlash from Jewish leaders.
People march in front of the Trump Tower during the "Israel Day on Fifth" parade, in New York City, on Sunday.
(Image: Reuters) For the first time in 62 years, New York City Mayor has skipped the annual parade honouring Israel.
The reason: Zohran Mamdani’s support of Palestinian rights.
The Israel Day parade celebrating the birth of the Jewish state in 1948, organised in New York’s Fifth Avenue, has always been a must attend for mayors, governor and political leaders wanting to gain support of Jews.