Thousands March for Jerusalem Pride Amid Gaza War and Hostage Crisis
TL;DR
Jerusalem's annual gay pride parade saw a subdued turnout of 10,000 people under heavy security, reflecting the solemn mood in Israel after months of war. The event, marked by rainbow and Israeli flags, focused on sensitivity to the security situation and included families of hostages from the recent conflict. Despite a smaller turnout and some protests, the parade proceeded without incidents.
- Thousands march in a subdued Jerusalem gay pride parade NBC News
- Thousands attend Jerusalem Pride - Israel News The Jerusalem Post
- War looms large over Jerusalem Pride as hostage families lead march The Times of Israel
- Led by Hostages' Families, Thousands March for Jerusalem Pride Amid Gaza War - Israel News Haaretz
- This year's Pride flag has a wider yellow stripe: 'LGBTQ+ community does not do enough to bring back the hostages' Ynetnews
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