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Israel Police chief meets with members of LGBTQ+ community ahead of Pride Month
Israel Police chief meets with members of LGBTQ+ community ahead of Pride MonthThe Jerusalem Post
Police and LGBTQ+ community leaders discussed security preparations as Pride Month events get underway across Israel, with the Tel Aviv Pride Parade returning to its traditional format.
Police Commissioner Danny Levy met with representatives of Israel's LGBTQ+ community on Sunday, reaffirming the Israel Police's commitment to ensuring that Pride Month events throughout June are held safely and securely.
In a message posted on Telegram, Levy emphasized the police's dedication to protecting participants' right to celebrate and gather freely.
Levy said the police would take all necessary measures to ensure Pride Month events proceed without disruption.
"We will do everything necessary so that everyone who takes part in the events can celebrate in complete safety, without fear and without interference," he said. "We will not allow manifestations of violence, incitement, hatred, or harm of any kind."
Levy added that the Israel Police views the protection of freedom of expression as a core responsibility and has instructed an increase in the number of officers designated to liaise with the LGBTQ+ community.
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Police Commissioner Danny Levy met with representatives of Israel's LGBTQ+ community on Sunday, reaffirming the Israel Police's commitment to ensuring that Pride Month events throughout June are held safely and securely.
In a message posted on Telegram, Levy emphasized the police's dedication to protecting participants' right to celebrate and gather freely.
Levy said the police would take all necessary measures to ensure Pride Month events proceed without disruption.
"We will do everything necessary so that everyone who takes part in the events can celebrate in complete safety, without fear and without interference," he said. "We will not allow manifestations of violence, incitement, hatred, or harm of any kind."
Levy added that the Israel Police views the protection of freedom of expression as a core responsibility and has instructed an increase in the number of officers designated to liaise with the LGBTQ+ community.
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Protection against the fanatics of two (count 'em two) Abrahamic faiths.
At least that's my read.