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New York Democratic stalwarts show support for Israel even as Mamdani skips parade

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Hundreds gathered for New York's annual Israel Day Parade, with politicians voicing strong support for the Jewish state.
  • Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law establishing security buffer zones around houses of worship to combat antisemitism.
  • Several politicians condemned antisemitism across the political spectrum and pledged to address it within their parties.

Hundreds of Jewish leaders and New York politicians convened for the annual Israel Day Parade, reaffirming their support for Israel amidst rising anti-Israel rhetoric in US elections. The event highlighted a strong pro-Israel stance among many elected officials.

I stand before you as a proud Jew and a proud Zionist, and those of us who feel that way can never waver.

— Rep. Dan GoldmanExpressing unwavering support for Israel at the pre-parade event.

Governor Kathy Hochul demonstrated state power by signing a new law creating a 50-foot security buffer zone around houses of worship. This legislation aims to protect Jewish institutions from protests, which critics argue have sometimes crossed into antisemitism. The bill is more extensive than a previous city-level law that faced concerns and was subsequently watered down.

It should not be momentous to say that, but unfortunately, in many ways, today it is.

— Rep. Dan GoldmanReflecting on the current climate surrounding support for Israel.

"We will not just march today in an act of defiance against those who say we have no right, we’ll also sign legislation that says no, we have the power, we have leaders in government who can make changes happen," Hochul stated. She vowed that "antisemitism will not be tolerated in the state of New York as long as I am the attorney general."

We will not just march today in an act of defiance against those who say we have no right, we’ll also sign legislation that says no, we have the power, we have leaders in government who can make changes happen.

— Gov. Kathy HochulHighlighting the significance of signing new legislation during the event.

Other officials, including New York Attorney General Letitia James and Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, also spoke at the pre-parade event. Lawler specifically called out figures on both the left and right for antisemitic remarks, emphasizing the need for elected officials to actively root out such sentiments within their own parties.

antisemitism will not be tolerated in the state of New York as long as I am the attorney general.

— New York Attorney General Letitia JamesVowing to combat antisemitism in New York.
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