Jerusalem prepare for another tense day. This time the so-called threat is very colorful. holding pride march LGBTQ inside holy city This Thursday afternoon could be the scene of tragedy. In the past few weeks, members far-right Israeli group Lehava threatening messages and calls for violence. Pro-LGBTQ protesters those who plan to march today to kick off the month of pride protest. Some 2,000 police officers They will patrol the walkway and the streets adjacent to the route to prevent any incidents.
The protest has not yet begun and has already arrests. The Israeli Police Spokesperson unit announced the arrest of the suspect. two men in Jerusalem and other In the center of the country after expressing his anti-LGBTQ views. The order forces have been on maximum alert for several days to protect the citizens who want to join the operation. Jerusalem March for the Pride of Tolerance. Simultaneously with the event, a march was organized with the slogan ‘against the protest’.‘Passage of Disgust’ this could put more tension on the streets of the holy city.
first arrests
The first suspect arrested was a 60-year-old man who wrote encouraging posts on social media. kill the participants He is under house arrest after being questioned on Wednesday night and Five-day restraining order from Jerusalem. Another of the detainees has to submit to the same distancing regime these days after making extreme anti-LGBTQ+ comments in a Telegram post. “Despite I’m not excited “I don’t want the protesters’ hair to stand on end by the presence of the march, and I will do everything possible to ensure comprehensive security,” he said. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gviron TV.
Nearly 2,000 police were deployed all over the holy city, where a ‘March of Disgust’ will be held against the demonstration that will kick off the month of pride.
Protest against a transphobic book
According to Israeli media, Palestinian militias Hamas de facto governing Gaza Strip He “strongly” condemned the parade and appealed to the “Palestinian people”. Stand up and stand up”. Added to these threats was the aggressive presence of Lehava, led by an experienced far-right activist. bentzi gopsteinis a political ally of Ben Gvir, who is a candidate on the Jewish Power lists. Lehava received approval from the police to stage his counter-protest just a few blocks from the pride parade. “Freedom of expression, right to showFundamental rights and the rights that are the spirit of democracy should be enforced in all matters and in complete security in the State of Israel”, argued Ben Gvir.
“However, it is true that the same rule also allows people to demonstrate against the pride parade,” he added. “I say it plainly and simply: I don’t want anyone. extreme orthodox or religious outlook automatically excluded,” he said in defense of his constituency. trans youthHe will demonstrate against the presentation of the Hebrew translation of American transphobic author Abigail Shrier’s book ‘Irreversible damage: the transgender frenzy that seduces our girls’.