Tel Aviv’s Pride Parade, one of the largest public events in Israel, has been canceled due to escalating security concerns following Israel’s overnight military offensive against Iran. The Pride Parade had been scheduled to take place on Friday June 13th.
The Israeli airstrikes targeted nuclear and military facilities in Iran and killed two top nuclear scientists and the leader of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. Iran in response to the airstrikes launched more than 100 drones towards Israel, but the Israel Defense Forces said it intercepted them.
The Pride Parade, which typically draws hundreds of thousands of participants and spectators, has been officially postponed along with other major events, all educational activities, public gatherings and nonessential work across the country until further notice.
Authorities, in consultation with local LGBTQ activists, last year cancelled the Tel Aviv Pride parade out of respect for the hostages who remained in the Gaza Strip after Oct. 7.
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