Rabbi from Jerusalem demands a ban on 'ugly' rainbow flags
The letter, which was leaked and got into the hands of the press, also asked Lion to save them this shame. In a statement, the Jerusalem congregation said the flags would be set up as they have been up in previous years. The Pride Parade of Jerusalem will take place on June 6th.
Last Monday, organizers of Jerusalem Pride spoke out against a police plan that would require Pride protesters to show their ID. The police suggested setting up security checkpoints around the parade route where demonstrators would have to show their identity papers. However, the organizers of the parade stated the following in a social media post: "We are currently talking to the police to clarify the matter, but let one thing be clear: no one will be stopped to enter without ID cards - we will not allow this to happen." Supporters expressed their concerns that Palestinian citizens and transgender people would not attend the Parade because their presence and identity would then be recorded.
