Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana Leads Tripled Israeli Delegation at Israel Day Parade, Calls Mamdani Absence 'Despicably Fueling Flames of Hatred'

Sun May 31 Israel Day Parade aftermath: Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana led tripled MK delegation (Israeli ambassador Danny Danon stated public came in droves "to prove the connection to Israel is stronger than any political campaign"). Former PM Naftali Bennett called Mamdani decision "cowardly." Hochul and Schumer marched — Schumer denounced "ugly resurgence" of antisemitism and "I believe in the State of Israel." Hochul signed expanded statewide 50-foot worship buffer-zone law (mirror of buffer-zone Mamdani vetoed). NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch served as grand marshal — "proudly" led parade. Former mayors Adams and Bloomberg attended; Anila Ali led first-ever Muslim interfaith delegation. Mamdani statement: "my lack of attendance should not be mistaken for a refusal to provide security or the necessary permits."

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