Meir Mazuz, affiliated with several senior members of new government, calls Pride parade-goers 'animals walking on 2 legs'; he has also blamed LGBTQ marches for COVID, terror

Ultraconservative MK also wants to stamp out alleged 'radical, progressive brainwashing' of army, police and education officials; stop public transportation on Sabbath

'You are entitled to love who you want,' Knesset speaker tells the crowds; march concludes without significant disturbances despite threats; two men held by police

Man, 21, originally from Europe, allegedly sent death threats referring to 2015 murder of Shira Banki; over 2,400 officers deployed for march, 180 potential attackers identified

Morethan 2,400 officers deployed; police identify 180 potential attackers after several lawmakers, organizer of event receives death threats referencing Shira Banki's murder

Ori Banki calls for rally to go ahead as planned after several lawmakers, organizer of event receive death threats referencing Shira Banki's murder

'The fate of Shira Banki awaits you,' reads message sent to lawmakers and activist, naming 16-year-old killed by Haredi extremist in 2015; lawmakers decry incitement, vow to march

Police bolstered on capital's streets for annual event; 2 teens detained for putting up posters against event; anti-gay Lehava group demonstrates against participants

Officers bolstered on capital's streets ahead of annual event; 2 teens arrested for putting up posters against event; anti-gay Lehava group plans counter-demonstration

Demonstrations in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba held after annual celebrations scrapped due to pandemic; 27 far-right protesters arrested in advance as precaution