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Ben-Gvir's bear hug: The demonstrations against the reform cannot be compared to the gay pride parade | Israel Hayom

2023-06-01T03:35:23.344Z

Highlights: Ben-Gvir's promises to fulfill his role do not entitle him to a medal for good behavior. The responsibility for the safety of the participants in the gay pride parade rests with him. Chants such as "I don't understand why not burn all the gentiles who come to sweep the Holy City" are not equal to chants of "democracy or rebellion" The Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem today will kick off Pride Month events. This year, the gay community will march in about 100 events across the country.


Ben-Gvir's promises to fulfill his role do not entitle him to a medal for good behavior, the responsibility for the safety of the participants in the gay pride parade rests with him • Chants such as "I don't understand why not burn all the gentiles who come to sweep the Holy City" are not equal to chants of "democracy or rebellion"


The Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem today will kick off Pride Month events. This year, the gay community will march in about 100 events across the country. Every marcher, in every town and in every place, has the right to leave safely and return safely, and this is the direct responsibility of the police and the Ministry of National Security.

Ben-Gvir's promises to fulfill his role do not earn him a medal for good behavior. As an elected official, he must fulfill his role and serve all citizens of the country, including members of the gay community. The comparison between the nonviolent demonstrations against the legal reform and the threats and incitement of opponents of the march in Jerusalem has no connection to reality. Chants such as "Fire will descend from heaven" and "I don't understand why not burn all the gentiles who come to sweep the Holy City" are not equal to cries of "democracy or rebellion." These are real threats.

Ben-Gvir ahead of gay pride parade in Jerusalem: "I don't want a person with an ultra-Orthodox appearance to be automatically detained"

If the minister of national security really wanted our security, he would not legitimize hatred. LGBT-phobia is not a legitimate opinion, it is not a discussion for and against. It should not be legitimized just as anti-Semitism and racism should not be legitimized. LGBT-phobia is hatred and it is violence and we must eradicate it, not legalize it. After all, who do you swear to protect us against? Because of the preventive arrests of Gopstein activists, your partner? Because of the harsh statements about the gay pride parade by Mrs. Ayala Ben-Gvir herself, who heads the foundation that finances Lehava's activities?

It is inconceivable, on the one hand, to legitimize incitement that could lead to violence, and on the other hand to cynically use the promise to protect us from all guards.

Chen Arieli is Deputy Mayor of Tel Aviv-Yafo and Chairperson of Iggy – the gay youth organization

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