This spawned a few threads last month with a fair number of replies. Looks ilke they could overcome the threats, the war but, ultimately, not the police. Good news though, I remember reading that the police have had to pay out (in the past) to the group ("Open House") after denying their rights- likely under pressure from conservative religious elements who have repeatedly threatened violence against the parade-goers.
From
YNet News,
four hours ago:
Only one day after the Open House for Pride and Tolerance announced that the World Pride parade would be held in Jerusalem on September 21, the Jerusalem police announced on Tuesday afternoon that they would not allow the parade to be held next month due to the busy holiday season.
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In the summer, the Open House members asked to hold the gay parade in Jerusalem, but the organizers eventually canceled the march due to the war in southern Lebanon.
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"It is important that the Jerusalem Municipality and the police do not attempt to stand in the way of the freedom of speech. They should regain their composure and enter a matter-of-fact dialog with the Open House regarding the parade which will be held on September 21. If needed, we will not hesitate to petition the court. The Open House has yet to receive any official response from the police on the request submitted regarding the parade," he said.
Open House officials explained that holding the parade this year, one day before Rosh Hashana, constitutes "a key role in the ongoing struggle for promoting the freedom of speech, the rights of the community in Jerusalem and promoting democratic and pluralistic values in the city and outside of it."
Some previous threads about this parade:
July 7, 2006 -
N.Y. rabbi arrives to fight gay pride parade to be held in J'lemJuly 11, 2006 -
Israel flyers advocate killing of gaysJuly 22, 2006 -
Jerusalem gay parade called off due to warPB