March Organizers Expect the Current Political Turmoil to Drive Up Attendance This Year. Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Has Previously Demonstrated Against the Pride Parade
Messages by members of extremist Lehava group whose leader is an ally of police minister Ben Gvir advocate burning, gunning down participants of LGBTQ rights march
A City Dominated by Religion and Tradition Is Keeping the LGBTQ Community on Its Toes, Especially Now That Two of the Most Vocal Activists Against the Pride Parade Are Key Parts of the Netanyahu Government