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NY Leaders Condemn Far-Right Israeli Minister Smotrich's Parade Appearance

6/5/2026

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Smotrich Condemned

JCRC-NY chief Mark Treyger said organizers learned of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s attendance near the parade’s end, citing consulate opacity.
Governor Kathy Hochul publicly condemned far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s presence in the Israel Day on Fifth parade.
Attorney General Letitia James and Senator Chuck Schumer denounced Smotrich’s extremist rhetoric.
Former ambassador Dan Shapiro and Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Smotrich’s appearance reflects genocide complicity.

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Mamdani Rescinds Orders

Mayor Zohran Mamdani rescinded two executive orders recognizing the IHRA definition of antisemitism and barring city staff from boycotting Israel.
Governor Kathy Hochul condemned Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s participation in the Israel Day parade in New York City.
Mamdani called Israel's actions war crimes and criticized its conduct.
Arrest threat targeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should leader visit New York City.

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Smotrich Condemned

JCRC-NY chief Mark Treyger said organizers learned of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s attendance near the parade’s end, citing consulate opacity.
Governor Kathy Hochul publicly condemned far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s presence in the Israel Day on Fifth parade.
Attorney General Letitia James and Senator Chuck Schumer denounced Smotrich’s extremist rhetoric.
Former ambassador Dan Shapiro and Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Smotrich’s appearance reflects genocide complicity.

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