New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing major backlash after skipping the Israel Day Parade, one of the largest pro-Israel and Jewish community events held annually on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. <br /> <br />The decision has sparked intense political debate across the United States, with critics accusing the mayor of breaking decades of tradition, while supporters say his absence reflects his long-standing political stance on Israel and Palestinian rights. <br /> <br />The Israel Day Parade, held since 1965, brings together tens of thousands of participants, political leaders, and community members, making Mamdani’s absence the first by a NYC mayor in over 60 years. <br /> <br />Former Mayor Mike Bloomberg and other high-profile officials attended the event, further highlighting the controversy surrounding Mamdani’s decision. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />#NYCMayor #Mamdani #IsraelDayParade #Israel #NewYorkCity #BreakingNews #Politics #USPolitics #JewishCommunity #IsraelNews #ProIsrael #Parade #WorldNews #MiddleEast #LatestNews<br /><br />~PR.462~HT.408~ED.102~GR.508~VG.HM~
