NY GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman attends Israeli real estate expo

Bruce Blakeman, the Republican candidate for New York governor, attended the Jerusalem Real Estate Expo in Midtown Manhattan to signal his strong support for Israel and his role as an investor. Hundreds of people gathered for the day-long event, which featured representatives from dozens of Israeli real estate companies promoting properties, including some in areas considered illegal by many countries.

Blakeman, who has received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, was among the attendees. He responded to a question about New Yorkers potentially moving to Israel by stating, "Not when I'm governor. They'll have two places. They'll want to live in both."

The expo also drew scores of protesters, organized by groups like Pal-Awda and Jewish Voice for Peace. Demonstrators gathered across the street, denouncing the event and the Israeli municipality of Jerusalem's involvement in what they called "discriminatory apartheid policies."

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion and Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija were also present at the event. Blakeman, currently the executive of Long Island's Nassau County, trails Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul in recent polls.

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Not when I'm governor. They'll have two places. They'll want to live in both.