In the shadow of the Corona, this year the Israeli parade took place in New York in a virtual way. "" New York and Israel have an indelible connection, "said State Governor Andrew Cuomo • Consul Danny Dayan:" Even the Corona will not stop this tune

The Israel March in New York, one of the world's largest gatherings in support of Israel, has been held every year since 1964 on Fifth Avenue in the city. This year, in the shadow of the Corona, the support demonstration took place in a virtual way.

New York Governor's Speech at the Annual March for Israel // Photo: Celebrate Israel

During the parade, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said: "The State of New York and the State of Israel have an inextricable connection. We have always stood together - in successes, challenges and dark days. In these unprecedented days, our Alliance difference is stronger than ever. I am proud to have visited Israel before A year to deepen our relationships, develop more relationships that will strengthen Israel-New York relations. " At the end of his remarks, Governor Cuomo thanked the teams at the forefront of the Corona fight in Israel and New York.

New York Consul Danny Dayan joined in saying, "Not even the Corona will stop this tune - the sound of New York's love for the State of Israel and vice versa. This year we are marching in virtual but I know the love that will be reflected from the screens will be just like the usual parade and very real. Rabbi New York, Merry Christmas. "

Speaking at the virtual conference, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio stood out. "We have amazing connections, closeness and we want to celebrate every year, salute Israel and talk about how important it is to protect the State of Israel and how connected we are," the mayor added: Not physically celebrating this year, but I look forward to doing it together next year, so let's continue to work shoulder to shoulder, supporting Israel, supporting each other and supporting all the wonderful people of New York who are fighting against the Corona together. "

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President of the State of Israel Reuben (Ruby) Rivlin sent a message from the country: "This year we will not be together. The parade symbolizes the deep connection, friendship and solidarity between the State of New York and the State of Israel, between Israelis, New Yorkers and Americans. The virtual parade is an important opportunity to say" Thank you Rabba, the heart of hearts, the medical teams, the police, and all the workers at the forefront of the fight against the Corona in Israel, New York and across America. "