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Thousands paraded through the streets of Jerusalem waving rainbow flags on Thursday, taking part in colourful celebrations for the Pride March against a backdrop of heavy security.

Knesset speaker Micky Levy participated today at the gay pride parade in Jerusalem, condemning death threats that were sent earlier this week to an organizer of the parade and several legislators.

Thousands paraded through the streets of Jerusalem waving rainbow flags on Thursday, taking part in colourful celebrations for the Pride March against a backdrop of heavy security.Mickey Levy, the speaker of the Israeli parliament, said he would join the march for the first time because it was necessary "to support the fight of LGBTQ people for equal rights".Jerusalem has held an annual celebration of LGBTQ+ rights since 2002, often contending against protests from ultra-Orthodox Jews and far-right extremists.

The UTJ MK was indicted for breach of public trust in January, after he cut a plea deal with then-attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit in which he will be convicted in the Malka Leifer case.

'I conclude with great satisfaction many years of activity in the Knesset, out of gratitude to the Creator' - Click the link for more details.