Mamdani 'offended' by participation of far-right Israeli pols in Israel Day Parade

The New York Mayor joins chorus of criticism from New York officials and Jewish organizations over participation of Bezalel Smotrich and other extremists in annual salute to Israel

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Etan Nechin

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June 02, 2026Updated:May 31, 2026

NEW YORK – New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says that he was "offended" by the participation of several far-right Israeli politicians – including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich – at the annual Israel Day Parade held Sunday in Manhattan.

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