Jewish leader calls on Hochul to send in National Guard for NYC Israel Day Parade
A pro-Israel activist has urged Governor Kathy Hochul to deploy the National Guard to ensure safety at the upcoming Israel Day Parade in New York City. This call comes amid rising antisemitic incidents, with concerns for the safety of participants. However, the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York believes the NYPD is adequately prepared for the event.
- ▪Dov Hilkind, founder of Americans Against Antisemitism, has called for the National Guard's assistance for the Israel Day Parade.
- ▪The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York is confident in the NYPD's ability to manage security for the parade.
- ▪The parade is scheduled for May 31 and will take place on Fifth Avenue.
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Metro exclusive Jewish leader calls on Hochul to send in National Guard for NYC Israel Day Parade By Carl Campanile Published May 24, 2026, 3:24 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A prominent pro-Israel activist is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to dispatch the National Guard to the Big Apple to help protect marchers at the upcoming Israel Day Parade in the wake of a troubling increase in antisemitic incidents. Americans Against Antisemitism founder Dov Hilkind said he’s a supporter of the NYPD but thinks local cops could use a boost — not just along the parade route in Manhattan but in the general vicinity of the march, as people carrying Israel flags or wearing pro-Israel gear could become targets of violence.
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