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Trump administration forces Colombian president to cancel planned meeting with Mamdani - report

The two leaders had intended to conduct a private meeting followed by a public event discussing Western democracy, one source told The Washington Post, during Petro's visit to the US.

JUNE 11, 2026|ByTZVI JASPER

Knicks complete historic comeback to take commanding 3-1 series lead.

Unsung hero OG Anunoby scored 33 points and delivered the game-winning tip-in as the Knicks erased a 29-point deficit to move within one win of their first NBA title in more than 50 years.

JUNE 11, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, RICHARD OFFENBACHER

The Mamdani effect: BDS could cost NYC taxpayers $37 billion

If the funds, which collectively manage over $300 billion in assets, were to adopt BDS-aligned divestment strategies from 2025 to 2035, the research estimates high losses for the city.

JUNE 10, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Trump greeted with boos at NBA Finals in Madison Square Garden

Attending as a guest of Knicks president James Dolan for Game 3 of the NBA Finals matchup against the Spurs, Trump heard the boos from the raucous crowd inside MSG.

JUNE 9, 2026|ByREUTERS

From my watchtower in Jerusalem, I am still watching New York - opinion

The Israel Day Parade is about the connection between the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

JUNE 7, 2026BySHMUEL LEGESSE

Jew vs Jew: New York, Israel, and the crisis of Jewish solidarity - opinion

As antisemitism rises, the widening rift among Jews over Israel raises urgent questions about Jewish unity.

JUNE 7, 2026BySTEWART WEISS

What New York's Israel Day Parade says about the future of American Jewry - opinion

The Jewish community of New York is at risk.

JUNE 6, 2026ByJEFFREY KAHN

Is the historic alliance between American Jewry and Israel in crisis? - opinion

The great question facing both sides today is not whether disagreements exist between them, but whether they still see themselves as part of the same historical story.

JUNE 5, 2026ByDAVID BEN-BASAT

New York Jews wake up at the Israel Day Parade - opinion

Mayor Mamdani’s absence from a long-standing civic celebration left many Diaspora Jews feeling newly exposed in the city with the world’s largest Jewish population.

JUNE 4, 2026ByIAN ROSEN / THE MEDIA LINE

Two parades, one people - opinion

In New York City, thousands marched up Fifth Avenue to celebrate the Israel Day Parade. At the very same time, in Philadelphia, thousands gathered for the Adirei HaTorah celebration.

JUNE 3, 2026BySTEVEN BURG

The mayor who wasn’t there: What Mamdani’s absence really reveals

"The marchers on Fifth Avenue didn’t need Mamdani there to have a parade. But they needed him there to have a mayor. And on that count, the city came up short"

JUNE 3, 2026ByLISA KATZ, COMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT

Smotrich’s surprise appearance at Israel Day Parade sparks backlash from NY and Jewish leaders

Smotrich’s surprise appearance at New York’s Israel Day Parade drew condemnation from city, state, and Jewish leaders, who said he was not invited to join the march.

JUNE 2, 2026ByGRACE GILSON/JTA

Mamdani missed the Israel Day Parade, many who went didn’t miss him

Despite Mamdani’s absence, the event, known as the world's largest pro-Israel parade, featured a long roster of political officials and lawmakers.

JUNE 1, 2026ByGRACE GILSON/JTA

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

The annual pre-parade Met Council breakfast included a demonstration by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul of state power that will better defend Jewish institutions from anti-Israel protests.

MAY 31, 2026ByGRACE GILSON/JTA