JERUSALEM — Jerusalem on Thursday held its annual gay pride parade under heavy security and with a subdued vibe, given the solemn mood in Israel after months of war.
LGBTQ supporters marched the streets of Jerusalem carrying rainbow flags, Israeli flags and yellow ribbons, a symbol for hostages still held in Gaza. Absent were the vibrant cheers and music that usually accompany the event. Organizers estimated that 10,000 people marched. Police said some 2,000 officers were on guard. The turnout was smaller than in previous years. Last year’s parade in Jerusalem was estimated to have drawn 30,000 people.
In a video interview with Israeli news website Ynet, Shaler said he was serving as a military reservist and was on a special leave to participate. This year’s parade adopted the slogan “Born to be Free,” and was led in part by the forum of families and supporters of hostages abducted during Hamas’ Oct. 7 assault on southern Israel that sparked the war in Gaza. Some protesters appeared on the sidelines holding signs against the parade.
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