Video: Thousands participate in the Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem (Photo: Yotam Ronen)
The 37-year-old man arrested last night on suspicion of threatening the organizers of a gay pride parade in Jerusalem was released on Monday by agreement of the parties, under conditions that he be banned from Pride events for the next six months. The man, a resident of the Ma'ale Ephraim settlement in Samaria, wished in an email to Open House members Friday Schlissel, who murdered 15-year-old Shira Banki at a gay pride parade eight years ago, "will be there to finish the work he started."
The suspect added, "Disgusting, how is this mental illness celebrated." The open house noted that this was a man who had sent additional threats and hateful words in recent years.
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The Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem will take place on June 1 (Photo: Flash 90, Jonathan Zindel)
Jonathan Welper, chairman of the Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance, congratulated the police, who he said took the threats seriously, but stressed that it was sad to see "that the public legitimacy for violence and incitement against the gay community still exists, and even grows, and our residency towards it is the continuation of the gay struggle."
The Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem is expected to take place on June 1. In recent years, the parade has been considered one of the most secure events for which the police are prepared. On the day of the parade, roads and streets throughout the city will be closed to vehicular traffic. This is the 21st year of the parade, which will open this year's National Pride Month events.
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