Jerusalem Open News Today

From the blog of Adir Schwarz at The Times of Israel

Thousands of Israelis joined Jerusalem's Pride parade Thursday, a high-security event in the conservative city where critics of LGBTQ rights held a counter-demonstration nearby.

Thousands of Israelis joined Jerusalem's Pride parade Thursday, a high-security event in the conservative city where critics of LGBTQ rights held a counter-demonstration nearby.The annual march is being held for the first time under the hard-right government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which includes multiple cabinet members who have expressed homophobic views in the past.

The Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance will open at 3 p.m. on Thursday.

This year marks 20 years since the first Pride parade in Jerusalem.

The Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance will take place for the first time in its full format since the coronavirus outbreak began.

Succeed. >> israeli sovereignty, jerusalem open for negotiations, as are the borders. are you willing to negotiate jerusalem? >> safe and secure city, freedom for worship of all faiths. were the only ones that guarantee this freedom of worship for jews, christians, and muslims alike. so thats my vision for jerusalem. palestinians may have a different vision. they should come and negotiate. >> are you willing to negotiate jerusalem? >> im willing to put my position forward, theyll put theirs forw...