Israel's New Diaspora Minister Chikli Called Tel Aviv's Pride Parade a 'Disgraceful Vulgarity'

[Pete Ross Junior]

Israel’s New Diaspora Minister Chikli Called Tel Aviv’s Pride Parade a ‘Disgraceful Vulgarity’
Haaretz (Israel)

As Israel’s new diaspora and social equality minister, Amichai Chikli will likely spend much of his time dealing with issues close to the hearts of Jews abroad, and particularly the liberal-leaning and frequently non-Orthodox Jews in America. This task which may be significantly complicated by the conservative lawmaker’s history of critical comments about the LGBTQ community and his repudiation of his liberal Jewish past.

Prior to entering politics, the Likud lawmaker posted on Facebook that he believed that the “LGBT flag is no longer the flag of the gay community” but rather that of “a new nation-religion” which believes that “Zionism is the enemy of humanity.”

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Israel was good but is getting evil.

This isn't just "some guy". His portfolio includes overseeing social equality.

[yankee87]

1. Hate is a powerful emotion

Hate is a powerful force to get people to rally around. Look at what happened in the USA from Ronnie Raygun to the Orange Buffoon to DearhSantis. Israel is becoming the very thing they ran away from in becoming a nation. Still very pro Israel, but getting less and less.

[Beastly Boy]

2. How does one minister in a right wing government coalition equal to "Israel is getting evil"?

Are you aware that Israel has probably the most thriving and open LGBT community in the whole of Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia put together?

[gatomedianoche]

3. There's a lot of opposition to Netanyahu's government

Kevin McCarthy agreed to the crazy demands of the most extreme elements in the House in hopes of becoming Speaker. Likewise, Bibi had to bring into Likud coalition the most extreme parties in order to form a government.

There is strong popular opposition within Israel to new government’s proposals that include banning Pride parade in Jerusalem. Most controversial of all is the proposed change to the Law of Return. American Jewish organizations have reacted strongly and publicly against these extreme proposals.