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Tel Aviv Pride Parade canceled amid fears of Iranian retaliation

Tel Aviv’s annual 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, officials announced Friday.

The cancellation comes amid fears of a large-scale Iranian response to Operation Rising Lion, launched by Israel early Friday to target Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure. The IDF confirmed that over fighter jets struck multiple locations across Iran, including key nuclear sites and hideouts of senior military leaders, killing top Iranian commanders.

Israeli fighter jets pounding Iran's Natanz nuclear facility

Home Front Command guidelines, issued in response to the expected retaliation, have suspended all educational activities and banned public gatherings and nonessential verb across the country until further notice. The Pride Parade, which typically draws hundreds of thousands of participants and spectators, was officially postponed along with other major events, i

Police prepare for the arrival of 60, participants for Tel Aviv Pride Parade

A total of 1, police officers, alongside hundreds of volunteers, the city’s SLA unit, security personnel, stewards, and municipal police, will be on hand to ensure the event runs smoothly.

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Tel Aviv Pride parade cancelled after Israel attacks Iran

A long-time activist who was in Israel last month when its war with Iran began has returned to D.C.

Marty Rouse traveled to Israel on June 6 with the Jewish Federations of North America. The 5-day mission ended the night before the annual Tel Aviv Pride parade was scheduled to take place.

Mission participants met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and several LGBTQ activists in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. They visited the Western Wall, the Nova Music Festival site, and Nir Oz, a kibbutz in southern Israel that is less than a mile from the country&#;s border with the Gaza Strip. Mission participants also visited Sderot, a city that is roughly a mile from the Hamas-controlled enclave, a veterans rehabilitation facility, a new LGBTQ health center and the Aguda: The Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel in Tel Aviv.

Hamas militants on Oct. 7, , killed upwards of partygoers and kidnapped dozens more at the tune festival that was taking place at a campground near Re&#;im, a kibbutz that is roughly 10 miles southwest of Nir O

Tel Aviv Pride

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The Tel Aviv Pride Parade is a vibrant celebration that marks the pinnacle of Pride Month every June, drawing in over , attendees each year. Recognized as one of the premier events on the global LGBTQ calendar, it stands out as the largest parade of its kind in the Middle East. This annual event not only showcases the rich diversity of the LGBTQ community but also reflects Tel Aviv&#;s progressive values and commitment to equality.

This year, the parade has a brand-new schedule, moving from its traditional midday start to the first evening. This change allows participants to experience the lively atmosphere of downtown Tel Aviv, culminating in a breathtaking Mediterranean sunset as they march along the famous beachfront promenade. The parade transforms the city into a sea of rainbow colors, filled with joy, love, and solidarity.

Accompanying the parade are a series of exciting events that span over two days, including a massive after-party held at Ganei Yehoshua Park. This outdoor venue comes alive with music, performances, food,