The Issue: Mayor Mamdani’s decision to completely skip New York City’s Israel Day parade.
At a time when antisemitism is metastasizing throughout our society, Mayor Mamdani’s decision to boycott the Israel Day parade is further evidence, as if any were needed, of his gross inadequacy (“Sleazy rider Zo no-show,” June 1).
For the mayor to snub New York City’ Jews because he disagrees with the Israeli government is a mindless, inexcusable insult.
Rest assured that Mamdani’s snub will find its way into the twisted mind of the next assassin to target Jewish men, women and children leaving a synagogue, enjoying a Shabbat stroll or simply living their lives.
Marc Kasowitz
Manhattan
The mayor boycotting the parade means nothing. Politicians shunning heritage parades over social-justice disagreements is nothing new. Democrats used to boycott the St. Patrick’s Day parade, and Republican gubernatorial candidates can’t seem to be bothered to make the trek to New York City’s Pride parade.
If you can’t tolerate disagreement this mild, you’re in the wrong city and the wrong country.
Jorge Sierra
The Bronx
New York City’s mayor is elected by the citizens to represent all New Yorkers, not just the ones who align with his politics.
What message does Mamdani send by refusing to march in this parade? Leadership means showing up, especially when it’s uncomfortable.
Nobody expects a mayor to agree with every group or cause. But New Yorkers do expect their mayor to represent everyone equally. Yet it seems that socialists see things differently.
New Yorkers deserve a mayor for all New Yorkers — not just some.
Anthony Luongo Sr.
Oceanport, NJ
I strongly believe that the number of participants exceeded previous years due to Mamdani’s politics. His anti-Israeli and antisemitic position mobilized more Jews to participate in the parade.
Hopefully, next year’s parade will be even more successful. Keep it up, Mr. Mayor.
Svetlana Shapiro
Brooklyn
Mamdani may be a lot of things, but he is not a hypocrite. Whether it be by his words or actions, he has stated from the start of his campaign that he hates Israel.
Any person of the Jewish faith that voted for him is getting exactly what he promised with respect to how he disdains them. Enjoy letting him spit in your face — I don’t.
Mitchell Stern
Miami Beach, Fla.
Mamdani’s absence from the Israel Day Parade “has crossed the point of no return,” Michael Goodwin rightly points out (“No-show mayor’s hatred on parade,” May 31).
Mamdani now prominently stands out for indulging the antisemitic American perspective on the persistent Palestinian/Israeli conflict, which at its core constitutes a pervasive disdain for Jews and their ancestral homeland.
Can there be a lower bar set for the inexperienced seeking a position than Mamdani?
Ivan Berkowitz
Manhattan
Mamdani has said he doesn’t hate Jewish people, he just hates the Israeli government for committing genocide against the Palestinians. We have heard this garbage before from other bigots.
You cannot separate the Jewish people from the state of Israel. He is a disgrace to the people of this city.
Saul Mishaan
Brooklyn
Mamdani choosing to skip the Israel Day parade is no surprise. His ridiculous claim to be anti-Israel but not antisemitic is not only a lie, it is an insult to every Jew who lives in New York City. It may start with the Jews, but it never stops with them. Which group will he turn on next? Whoever it is, he will for sure.
Betty Schwartz
Livingston, NJ
Mamdani’s refusal to attend the Israel Day parade in itself is not the issue. He simply refuses to recognize Israel as a Jewish state period, despite its protections and benefits for Muslims, Christians and other minorities.
Until he separates himself from the pro-terror Hamas-supporters, his symbolic love of Jews rings hollow.
Yakov Moshe
Brooklyn
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