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Jerusalem celebrates Pride under heavy security [View all]
Thousands paraded through the streets of Jerusalem waving rainbow flags on Thursday, taking part in colourful celebrations for the Pride March against a backdrop of heavy security.
Mickey Levy, the speaker of the Israeli parliament, said he would join the march for the first time because it was necessary "to support the fight of LGBTQ people for equal rights".
Jerusalem has held an annual celebration of LGBTQ+ rights since 2002, often contending against protests from ultra-Orthodox Jews and far-right extremists.
"No one should live in a closet", read one sign, carried during the parade.
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