NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Skips Annual Parade Celebrating Israel
Thousands of people gathered along New York City's Fifth Avenue on Sunday for the annual Israel Day Parade, celebrating the founding of Israel in 1948. Participants waved American and Israeli flags as floats, music, and cultural displays moved through the streets. The event also drew attention due to the absence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who broke with a long-standing political tradition by not attending, citing his support for Palestinian rights. The parade remains a major annual event for political leaders and members of the Jewish community.
