In Israel for Pride Parade, Caitlyn Jenner says she’s working to ‘change people’s minds’ on Israel

Caitlyn Jenner, visiting Israel for the Tel Aviv Pride Parade, tells reporters at a press conference that she is doing her part to change people’s perceptions of the Jewish state.

“I was in Israel years ago and I had such a wonderful time and I met the nicest, friendliest people in any country I’ve ever been to in my life,” says Jenner. “And, I thought, some day I’d really like to come back.”

לקראת השתתפותה במצעד הגאווה בתל אביב, הכוכבת ההוליוודית קייטלין ג'נר משתפת בהצהרה לתקשורת: "אני מספרת לאנשים שאירוע הגאווה השני בגודלו בעולם מתקיים בתל אביב וכל התגובות הן – 'מה? לא יכול להיות'. אני כאן בשביל העם הישראלי החם והמקבל ובשביל לשנות את דעתם של אחרים" pic.twitter.com/azXFBrJFA7

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The transgender influencer, Olympic gold medalist and right-wing pundit landed in Israel earlier today ahead of her appearance as guest of honor at Tel Aviv’s LGBTQ Pride Parade, the largest such event in the Middle East.

This marks Jenner’s first time attending the Tel Aviv Pride Parade, which is set to take place on Friday and typically draws tens of thousands of participants from across Israel and abroad. It follows the smaller, more subdued Jerusalem Pride march, which was held last week.

“I tell people, the second biggest pride event in the world is in Tel Aviv. And every single response is exactly the same,” she says, describing people’s surprise to learn such a fact.

“Israeli people are very open-minded, they’re friendly, they’re great for the LGBT community and nobody knows this,” Jenner says.

“We can change people’s minds, the perception of what Israel is all about. That’s why I’m here to do my little part,” she adds.