LGBTQ Israelis must broaden the definition of what it means to fight for equality in order to live up to our values.

Despite threats of violence, the Jerusalem Pride March saw thousands in attendance and multiple speeches by government representatives.

The Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance hosted its 18th annual Pride March, drawing a crowd of over 10,000.

After outcry, the Jerusalem municipality removed homophobic posters put up prior to Jerusalem Pride.

This year, the Jerusalem Pride March was not only an act of solidarity with Israel’s LGBTQ community and in particular the recent government decision to deny gay men surrogacy parental rights. It was also a protest rally against the recently enacted Nation-State Law.

Police wanted the organizers to pay for security and for a six-foot high fence. We pushed back.

Israel’s LGBTQ+ community protests being cast as second class citizens.

A pattern of discrimination against progressive Israelis is about to come to an end.