Michael Goodwin: Mayor Mamdani boycotting the Israel Day parade is a badge of dishonor
Mayor Mamdani's decision to boycott the Israel Day parade has sparked controversy and accusations of antisemitism. Critics argue that his actions reflect a double standard in his treatment of Israel compared to other international issues. As the first Muslim mayor of New York City, his absence from the parade is seen as a significant political statement.
- ▪Mayor Mamdani is the first mayor in six decades to skip the Israel Day parade.
- ▪He has faced criticism for his comments on Israel and his support for the boycott of Israeli goods.
- ▪Mamdani's refusal to condemn anti-Israel chants has led to accusations of Jew-hatred.
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Michael Goodwin Opinion Michael Goodwin: Mayor Mamdani boycotting the Israel Day parade is a badge of dishonor By Michael Goodwin Published May 30, 2026, 10:14 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google With his decision to boycott Sunday’s Israel Day parade, Mayor Mamdani has crossed a point of no return. Coming after his relentless criticism of Israel and recent embrace of the historically- inaccurate Palestinian version of the Jewish state’s creation, he is setting a dangerous new low at City Hall. As the first mayor in six decades to skip the iconic parade, his pattern of behavior reeks of antisemitism. He singles out Israel for vile attacks while otherwise steering clear of most international matters.
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