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Jerusalem Pride Parade

Participants in the annual Pride March walk in a procession to the Knesset in Jerusalem, one holding a sign that reads, "All preferences are good except for the preference for fascism," on June 4, 2026. (Charlie Summers/Times of Israel)
June 5, 2026, 3:19 am
‘Part of a larger struggle’: As elections loom, thousands march to Knesset for Jerusalem Pride
Marchers chant ‘democracy’ while holding ballot boxes, in procession guarded by some 2,000 police officers; partner of soldier killed fighting on Oct. 7 says Israel facing ‘fateful’ vote
By Charlie Summers
A group from a delegation organized by Hebro and Birthright Israel pose after clearing out an apartment damaged by an Iranian ballistic missile in Ramat Aviv, Israel, in August 2025. (Photo by Gali Gordon via JTA)
September 2, 2025, 3:14 am
After facing antisemitism in the Diaspora, pro-Israel LGBTQ Jews find refuge in Tel Aviv
Backlash over the Gaza war in queer spaces is forcing some ‘back into the closet,’ says the leader of a US delegation whose members were buoyed by the Israeli counterparts they came to support
By Deborah Danan
President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal lay a wreath at the site of the murder of 15-year-old Shira Banki 10 years ago, at the Jerusalem Pride Parade, June 5, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 6, 2025, 12:42 am
Thousands march in Jerusalem Pride Parade, mark decade since deadly hate stabbing
Extremist who murdered Shira Banki ‘wasn’t an outlier,’ warns father of the slain teenager; Herzog lays wreath at site of stabbing, becomes first head of state to attend parade
By Charlie Summers
Hostage Families Forum organizer Tom Barkai takes the lead at the annual Jerusalem Pride Parade on May 30, 2024, calling for the return of the captives held by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. (Menahem Kahana/AFP)
May 31, 2024, 3:43 am
War looms large over Jerusalem Pride as hostage families lead march
Bereaved son says ‘moral connection’ exists between struggles for LGBTQ equality and return of Hamas-held captives; participants boo far-right police minister checking in on march
By Charlie Summers
People taking part in last year's pride parade in Jerusalem, June 1, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 30, 2024, 1:01 pm
Jerusalem Pride Parade takes place with hostage families leading the march
Event promoted with image of fallen soldier Sagi Golan, who became symbol of LGBTQ community when he was killed on Oct. 7 days before his wedding; his fiancé set to deliver address
By ToI Staff
Thousands take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 1, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 16, 2024, 7:18 pm
Jerusalem Pride parade to march for hostages’ release, LGBTQ rights
Organizers say ‘Born to be Free’ banner symbolizes both the struggle to free captives held since October 7 and gay rights — ‘the demand for freedom and a safe life for everyone’
By ToI Staff
File - A Border Police officer stands guard as people draped in rainbow flags march during the 21st annual Jerusalem Pride Parade in Jerusalem on June 1, 2023. (Menahem KAHANA / AFP)
June 2, 2023, 8:31 pm
Police arrest Beit Shemesh teen after mob attack on Jerusalem Pride participants
Two men were assaulted at bus station after heavily secured march took place without incident; other suspects also seen lighting pride flag on fire at park
By ToI Staff
People march during the 21st annual Jerusalem Pride Parade on June 1, 2023. (Ahmad Gharabli/AFP)
June 1, 2023, 8:38 pm
30,000 march in Jerusalem Pride Parade under tight security but without incident
National Security Minister Ben Gvir jeered by participants, who shout ‘Nazis out’ at the far-right minister; marchers also call to protect democracy, hold anti-overhaul banners
By Jeremy Sharon
Thousands take part in the annual Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 2, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 1, 2023, 7:54 am
Police on high alert ahead of Jerusalem Pride Parade threatened by violence
Far-right anti-LGBTQ group calls for large counter-rally against ‘Abomination Parade’; about 2,000 cops, some undercover, deployed to secure tense event; 3 arrested ahead of parade
By Michael Bachner and ToI Staff
Likud MK Nissim Vaturi attends a discussion in the Knesset in Jerusalem, November 21, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 31, 2023, 5:20 pm
Likud MK: Some parents try to make their sons gay by giving them dolls to play with
Nissim Vaturi defends granting of control over vendor-provided curricula in schools to far-right lawmaker Avi Maoz, urges no promotion of any kind of gender identity
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Otzma Yehudit member Benzi Gopstein (with microphone), head of the radical group Lehava, leads a demonstration against the Jerusalem Pride Parade on June 6, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 30, 2023, 6:53 am
‘Deadly Thursday’: Far-right activists threaten violence at Jerusalem 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
By Michael Bachner
Thousands take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 2, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90/File)
May 28, 2023, 11:26 pm
Ben Gvir said to reject plea for him to sidestep Jerusalem Pride Parade security
Far-right national security minister reportedly says he will oversee police activity to secure LGBTQ event, despite long history of protesting it before he entered government
By ToI Staff
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits the Tel Aviv Police Forward Command Center with Police Commissioner Koi Shabtai during an anti-government protest in the city, March 1, 2023. (Courtesy: National Security Ministry)
May 27, 2023, 11:19 pm
Jerusalem Pride Parade organizers say Ben Gvir must be kept away from event security
Open House notes police minister’s past involvement in counter-protests, role as attorney for the brother of the man who murdered Shira Banki at 2015 march
By ToI Staff
Members of the LGBQT community and supporters protest against Jerusalem city council member Yonatan Yosef, outside the Jerusalem Municipality town hall on May 22, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 22, 2023, 6:35 pm
Jerusalem deputy mayor, council member panned for ‘vile’ rant against LGBTQ people
At festive council meeting to mark unification of city, right-wing politicians call members of the community mentally ill
By ToI Staff
Thousands take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 2, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90/File)
May 15, 2023, 6:00 pm
Police arrest man over threats to organizers of Jerusalem Pride Parade
37-year-old resident of Ma’ale Efraim settlement ordered by the court to stay away from LGBTQ events for the rest of the year after he emailed death threats to Jerusalem Open House
By ToI Staff
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