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Gay rights: Jerusalem celebrates 20 years of pride marches
Thousands of people have taken part in a colourful parade through the streets of Jerusalem carrying flags and banners as part of the city's annual LGBTQ+ Pride march.
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Jerusalem holds annual Identity festival Parade despite threats
Thousands of people attended the annual Jerusalem Pride Pride on Thursday, June 2, amid thick protection by Israeli police, who arrested three people suspected of threatening the event.
Thousands of people attended the annual Jerusalem Lgbtq+ fest Parade on Thursday, June 2, amid heavy protection by Israeli police, who arrested three people suspected of threatening the event.
Past years have seen religious radicals attack participants. Jerusalem is residence to a immense ultra-Orthodox Jewish society and other conservative religious groups, and many residents argue against the event.
The Jerusalem parade is much smaller than the yearly festivities in the more liberal Tel Aviv, Israel's commercial hub on the Mediterranean Sea. Up to 7, people attended the Jerusalem march this year, police said.
Police could be seen deployed on nearby rooftops and a police helicopter hovered overhead. The police said they arrested two suspects with batons, tear gas and gloves in their car who were heading to the parade area.
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Jerusalem 20th Pride Parade sets out amid security concerns
Jerusalem's 20th Gay Pride parade began on Thursday afternoon marking the begin of Israel's pride month.
More than 7, people gathered at the city's Liberty Bell Park for a happening before setting out on the parade under hefty police protection after threats were sent via social media to organizers. Roads leading to the parade rout were closed, hours before it was set to begin.
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Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy was also participating in the parade to support the LGBTQ community which has come under threats of violence.
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"I was shocked to the core of my being by the heinous calls for murder and foul words targeted at the LGBT community, incitement that has already led to murder in the past,"
After the murder of Shira Banki, a high academy student and the wounding of six others during the identity festival parade, by an ultra-Orthodox settler, the police said they were taking all nec
Everything to know about Tel Aviv Pride Parade
Where is the parade starting and stopping, what streets are blocked, and which artists are performing this year? Here is everything you need to comprehend.
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