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Jerusalem Votes to Honor Shira Banki, Promoting Tolerance

2/23/2026

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The Jerusalem municipality voted to memorialize Shira Banki, killed by an ultra-Orthodox extremist during the 2015 Pride Parade.
Some Jerusalem council members opposed the decision, with the plan possibly naming a street or square after her.
Shira Banki's father expressed gratitude for the honor and urged a response to violence.
Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance welcomed the decision, stating it shows violence is unacceptable and promotes tolerance.

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The Jerusalem municipality voted to memorialize Shira Banki, killed by an ultra-Orthodox extremist during the 2015 Pride Parade.
Some Jerusalem council members opposed the decision, with the plan possibly naming a street or square after her.
Shira Banki's father expressed gratitude for the honor and urged a response to violence.
Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance welcomed the decision, stating it shows violence is unacceptable and promotes tolerance.