Mamdani stands firm on Nakba video, ignores dismissals of his ‘Jewish Heritage’ event
Mayor Promotes “Nakba Day” Video Amid Criticism On Monday, Mayor Zoran Mamdani increased focus on a video recognizing “Nakba Day” despite growing criticism from Jewish organizations. He played down a report from The Sunday Post indicating that at least three notable figures from mainstream Jewish groups declined invitations to his “Jewish Heritage” event at Gracie […]
Mamdani criticized for altering history regarding the establishment of Israel in a social media post commemorating Nakba Day
Mayor Accused of Distorting Israel’s Founding History Mayor Zoran Mamdani is facing criticism for allegedly “corrupting history” regarding the establishment of Israel. This comes after he made a controversial social media post praising Palestinians just as Jewish New Yorkers were getting ready to celebrate Shabbat. Known for his strong opposition to Israel, Mamdani highlighted the […]
Protesters against Israel arrested during NYC ‘Nakba Day’ march
Late Thursday, eight protesters opposing Israel were taken into custody during a chaotic march, and police are on the lookout for individuals in ski masks who allegedly assaulted NYPD officers with metal barricades. The protest, organized by the “March within our lifetime” group, began at Cadman Plaza, proceeded across the Brooklyn Bridge, and went through […]
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Block Traffic in Queens for ‘Nakba Day’
Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked traffic in Queens, New York, in what they called “Nakba Day,” a day they accused Israel of destabilizing Palestinian culture and society after establishing a state in 1948. Protesters waved Palestinian flags, lit red, black and green smoke bombs (the colors of the Palestinian flag) and chanted phrases such as “Our Streets” […]