Photos from the Pride March in Israel, the first massive after restrictions were lifted due to pandemic

Tel Aviv paraded its streets again after a year for the LGBTQ + community with it is estimated that more than 10 000 people walk number 21 in the country’s history: there were dancers, live music and a great after party.

The participants marched together with a large police operation, organized by local security, with more than 12 streets blocked and guarded by drones, cameras and helicopters. There was one inmate for planning to injure participants with tasers, and two other people were planning drone strikes.

Ron Huldai, Mayor of Tel Aviv expressed the importance of such events, and welcomed him back from the celebration: “The pride events in Tel Aviv-Yafo have a long tradition, centered on a message of equality, acceptance and human and civil rights.

“Tel Aviv-Yafo represents a warm home to all the communities that reside here and prides itself on being an innovative city in its approach to the LGBTQ community and a source of international inspiration. This year, more than ever, we will celebrate together, we will walk together and we will fight together for equality, ”he said.

On another side, President Reuven Rivlin He also sent his blessings to the participants, “Dear friends of the # LGBTQ + community, for the last time as President, I send you my best wishes for Pride Month”, wrote on Twitter. “Our hearts are open to you, even as we continue to fight for the fundamental right of everyone to be who they are. Bless everyone! “

Despite Israel’s ability to fight and control the COVID-19 epidemic, the government reimposed the use of the chinstrap indoors due to a spike in new cases of COVID-19, as well as the recommendation to wear a chin strap outside in party crowds.

With photos from AFP, Reuters and EFE agencies

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