Mamdani skips Israel Day Parade despite joining other cultural celebrations

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend the Israel Day Parade, breaking a decades-long tradition, citing political principle amid criticism of Israel's actions. He will provide security and permits for the event but has attended other cultural parades like St. Patrick's Day and Lunar New Year. Mamdani scrapped a city order banning participation in the BDS campaign against Israel.