From the BBC:
“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. Jerusalem has held an
annual celebration of LGBTQ+ rights since 2002, often having to push back
against intimidation from ultra-Orthodox Jews among others. Israel has emerged
as a major LGBT-friendly location in recent years, in sharp contrast to many
neighbouring countries where gay people face persecution. But in Jerusalem, a
holy city for Muslim, Christians and Jews, the LGBT community faces a tougher
time gaining acceptance than in some coastal cities, like Tel Aviv. More than
2,400 police officers were deployed to protect marchers after organisers
received death threats on Twitter and Facebook. Despite the threats, up to
7,000 people attended the march. The parade ended at Independence Park and
featured performances from several Israeli singers.
^ It’s sad that it has only been
20 years of Parades and Acceptance when for some places around the world it has
been 50 years. While Homosexuality is now accepted in Israel Gay Marriage is still
illegal. ^
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