Far-Left Candidate’s Controversial Rally Attendance
Dalializa Avila Chevalier, a far-left parliamentary candidate, was spotted at an anti-Israel rally in New York City just a day after the tragic Hamas attack on October 7 in Israel.
At 32, Chevalier, known for her anti-Israel sentiments, joined a protest in Times Square on October 8, 2023, where demonstrators burned Israeli flags and displayed swastikas, following the shocking massacre of many Jewish individuals by terrorists.
Running for the seat held by Democratic Representative Adriano Espaillat in New York’s 13th Congressional District, Chevalier defended her attendance at the rally, labeling herself a lifelong advocate for Palestinian rights.
A democratic socialist, she has faced backlash for stating, “All I can say is that I have been defending the human rights of Palestinians all my adult life.”
Chevalier expressed concerns over the cycle of violence, emphasizing that every significant incident in Israel results in numerous lives being lost. “For me, it’s about human dignity,” she stated.
She added that if attention isn’t paid to how some people’s rights are ignored, society risks falling into repetitive cycles of violence.
Chevalier was spotted mingling with a crowd of protesters, and photos and videos from the event captured her participation.
She is vying for a spot in the June 23 primary, hoping to represent parts of Upper Manhattan and the Bronx, and has garnered the support of Mayor Zoran Mamdani, who shares her critical views on Israel.
Mayor Mamdani’s backing comes in the wake of Chevalier’s controversial social media posts, where she expressed strong criticisms of law enforcement and the military, labeled the U.S. as a “disgrace to kings,” and even questioned the existence of Israel.
In August 2020, she retweeted a post that playfully questioned Israel’s existence, stating a trick question should reflect that “Israel doesn’t exist!”
Following the recent attack, Chevalier condemned Israel as a genocidal apartheid state but refrained from condemning Hamas when directly asked about it in a forum.
She deflected questions related to the ongoing violence, stressing that such inquiries overlook the 75 years of occupation faced by Palestinians, highlighting their struggles with deprivation and apartheid.
As the election date draws closer, Chevalier appears eager to distance herself from her past statements and insists she will not revert to her previous political positions, including any support for Hamas.
In a recent interview, she stated, “Yes, I condemn Hamas,” but quickly shifted the focus back to Israel, commenting on U.S. financial support directed toward Israel’s military instead.
