nypost.com Open in urlscan Pro
192.0.66.32 Public Scan

Back to summary

URL:
https://nypost.com/2024/06/02/us-news/nyc-jewish-pride-on-display-for-israel-day-parade-despite-heightened-antisemi...
Submission: On June 02 via manual (June 2nd 2024, 8:30:01 pm UTC) from US — Scanned from IL

Form analysis
0 forms found in the DOM

Text Content

Close the sidebar
* US News
* Metro
* Politics
* Swing States 2024
* World News
* Page Six
* Sports
* NFL
* MLB
* NBA
* NHL
* College Football
* College Basketball
* WNBA
* Post Sports+
* Sports Betting
* Business
* Personal Finance
* Opinion
* Entertainment
* TV
* Movies
* Music
* Celebrities
* Awards
* Theater
* Shopping
* Lifestyle
* Weird But True
* Health
* Fitness
* Health Care
* Medicine
* Men’s Health
* Women’s Health
* Mental Health
* Nutrition
* Sex & Relationships
* Viral Trends
* Human Interest
* Parenting
* Fashion & Beauty
* Food & Drink
* Travel
* Real Estate
* Alexa
* Media
* Tech
* Astrology
* Video
* Photos
* Visual Stories
* * Today’s Paper
* Covers
* Columnists
* Horoscopes
* Crosswords & Games
* Sports Odds
* Podcasts
* Careers
* * Email Newsletters
* Official Store
* Home Delivery
* Tips

Close the sidebar
Menu
* Facebook
* Twitter
* Flipboard
* WhatsApp
* Email
*

TRENDING NOW IN US NEWS

10,000 HUMAN REMAINS FOUND ON SERIAL KILLER'S FARM — AND...

FAMILY'S $15K CARNIVAL CRUISE VACATION CANCELED JUST 2 DAYS...

TULSI GABBARD'S AUNT STABBED TO DEATH, BEATEN WITH HAMMER AS...

Metro

JEWISH NEW YORKERS JOIN OCT. 7 HOSTAGE FAMILIES FOR ISRAEL DAY PARADE MARCH AMID
CLOUD OF ANTISEMITISM

By Valentina Jaramillo, Haley Brown and Jorge Fitz-Gibbon

Published June 2, 2024, 3:24 p.m. ET

The annual Israel Day Parade hit midtown Sunday with a massive show of support
for the Jewish state amid heavy NYPD security — as marchers repeatedly called
for Hamas terrorists to release Israeli hostages.

“I wake up every morning and think we lost all people of my family,” said Sharon
Sharabi, whose brothers are among the hostages held by Hamas.

“We are feeling that the people of America sympathize with us and the NYPD [are]
here with us,” Sharabi said. “It’s a really good feeling, that it’s very safe
here.”

12
People march on Fifth avenue as they participate in the annual Israel Day Parade
on June 2, 2024 in New York City. AFP via Getty Images
12
Jewish pride was in display in midtown Sunday at the annual Israel Day Parade,
which took place under a heavy NYPD presence amid recent rises in antisemitism.
Stephen Yang

EXPLORE MORE

MASKED PROTESTER TAUNTS NYC ISRAEL DAY PARADE WITH VILE ‘KILL HOSTAGES NOW’ SIGN
AS FAMILIES OF OCT. 7TH CAPTIVES MARCH

MALDIVES WILL BAN ISRAELIS FROM ENTERING COUNTRY OVER THE WAR IN GAZA

NYPD CALLS FOR COPS TO ARREST TRESPASSING PROTESTERS WITHOUT HESITATION AT NYC
ISRAEL DAY PARADE: SOURCES

12
A member of the New York City Fire Department holds an Israeli flag during the
annual Israel Day Parade. AP

Sunday’s Big Apple celebration of Israel went off despite a tense climate of
antisemitism looming over the five boroughs in the wake of the Oct. 7 attack on
the Jewish state by Hamas.

“I came out to support my dear and beloved country and to show that we’re never
going to back down,” said Jacob, a 21-year-old student at the Staten Island
Hebrew Academy, who braved the heightened police security to cheer on the
marchers.

“It’s horrific,” he said of antisemitism in the city. “You gotta look over your
shoulder and live in fear.”

Brooklyn resident Rita Malikima said the mood in the city scares her, but she
felt compelled to show up for the parade to support fellow Jews.

12
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks during the annual Israel
Day Parade. AP
12
Israel Katz Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel was also in attendance at the
parade. Stephen Yang
12
Pols, officials and residents alike oined in calling for Hamas terrorists to
release Israeli prisoners held in the Gaza Strip. LP Media

12
The families of Omer Neutra, 22 who is being held hostage and Itay Chen, 19, who
was killed by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack are seen above with their pictures.
LP Media
12
The NYPD heightened security for the parade, ordering police officers to arrest
anyone who got past security perimeters for trespassing. Stephen Yang

“If we don’t speak up we can come back to the holocaust in Germany in the
1940s,” Malikima, 52, told The Post. “I think the more we support and the more
we speak out the more people will understand that Israel has the right to exist
and the right to defend themselves.”

Anti-Israeli turmoil has marred the city since the Oct. 7 sneak a attack on
Israel by Hamas terrorists, which sparked a massive offensive in the Gaza Strip
that has killed thousands of Palestinians.

The war has riled up anti-Israeli sentiment and has led to massive — and often
violent — protests and pro-Palestinian encampments on college campuses in the
Big Apple and throughout the nation.

12
Despite the recent spike in antisemitism, Jewish New Yorkers celebrated Sunday
at the annual Israel Day Parade. Stephen Yang

12
Participants are seen above during the Israel Day Parade in New York City.
Michael Nagle

The NYPD heightened security for the parade, ordering police officers to arrest
anyone who got past security perimeters for trespassing — while avoiding any
busts that went against free speech rights.

Prior to the march, US Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) held a presser with other
officials calling for Hamas to release Israeli prisoners who remained held by
terrorists since the Oct. 7 attack.

“Put the pressure on Hamas where it belongs to bring these American citizens
home,” he said.

With the congressman was the family of Sgt. Itay Chen, a member of the Israeli
Defense Forces, and 22-year-old Omer Neutra, who were both captured and held by
Hamas on Oct. 7.

“As New Yorkers we stand together,” Itay’s father, Ruby Chen, told reporters.
“And what we need now from our fellow New Yorkers is to stand by us and stand
with us and support all that’s been said here.

12
NYC mayor Eric Adams with Russian-Israeli singer Eden Golan were spotted at the
parade. Stephen Yang

“We need this to end. We’re just family folks, we just want our kids back. And
on October 7th this was also an attack on the United States,” the elder Chen
said.

Other relatives of Hamas hostages echoed the pleas for their release.

“For eight months my little brothers, my two little brothers, have been held
hostage by Hamas,” said Liran Berman. “Now it’s been more than 150 days with no
new information about them.

12
People attend the 2024 Israel Day parade in Manhattan. Stephen Yang

“But we know in our hears that they are okay and that they will be okay.”

Noam Safir said his grandfather, Shlomo Mantzur, is the oldest hostage.

What do you think? Post a comment.

“The past four months have been exhausting,” he told The Post. “We’ve tried to
get any piece of information we can get and we still have nothing.”

But Safir, like others at the parade, have a message for those being held.

“Stay hopeful,” he said. “We’ll get you back and you’ll be home soon.”

nypost.com Open in urlscan Pro 192.0.66.32 Public Scan

Form analysis 0 forms found in the DOM

Text Content

nypost.com Open in urlscan Pro
192.0.66.32 Public Scan

Form analysis
0 forms found in the DOM