It’s been less than three weeks since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formed the most right-wing and religious government in Israel’s history, but he has already faced mounting criticism from within Israel and the diaspora.
In the last week, tens of thousands gathered to protest against the government's proposals to overhaul the judicial system, which critics say threaten Israel's democracy.
President Isaac Herzog also voiced his concerns. He said, “We are in the grips of a profound disagreement that is tearing our nation apart. This conflict worries me deeply, as it worries many across Israel and the (Jewish) diaspora.” Against the backdrop of such changes, the LGBTQ+ community of Israel is also worried.
According to National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s adviser Yishai Fleischer, “No one wants to be homophobic or racist. We want to protect Jews in the land of Israel. Ben-Gvir doesn’t want to cut out secular people or LGBTQ+ people. We seek to be a responsible government. Gay pride may not be everyone’s cup of tea but it’s not our agenda to cancel it. We want to defend all Israelis no matter who, but also to defend those Israelis that don’t want to see secular coercion or to deprive those who believe in their traditional Torah tradition, and that’s what kept the Jewish people alive all these years."
Israel’s New Government Says ‘We’re Not Going To Cancel Gay Pride’
- Dino Mosquera
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