Thousands of Israelis marched in Jerusalem’s annual Pride event under heavy police presence, marking the 10th anniversary of Shira Banki’s murder by a Jewish extremist during the 2015 parade. Participants, including Israeli President Isaac Herzog, who was the first president to attend since Banki’s death, honored her memory and advocated against violence. Despite the presence of anti-LGBT counter-protesters, the event emphasized support for LGBTQ rights, reflecting Israel’s influential LGBTQ community amidst ongoing conservative opposition.
