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Jerusalem Honors Shira Banki, Promotes Tolerance Initiatives

2/26/2026

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Jerusalem approved adding Shira Banki, the 15-year-old victim, to the official names registry.
The city began plans to commemorate her at the site of her murder during the 2015 Pride Parade.
Shira Banki's family established the Derech Shira Banki nonprofit to promote tolerance and respectful discourse.
Uri Banki, Shira's father, thanked Mayor Moshe Lion and Deputy Mayor Adir Schwartz for their support.
The steps reflect ongoing challenges of public discourse in Israel.

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Jerusalem approved adding Shira Banki, the 15-year-old victim, to the official names registry.
The city began plans to commemorate her at the site of her murder during the 2015 Pride Parade.
Shira Banki's family established the Derech Shira Banki nonprofit to promote tolerance and respectful discourse.
Uri Banki, Shira's father, thanked Mayor Moshe Lion and Deputy Mayor Adir Schwartz for their support.
The steps reflect ongoing challenges of public discourse in Israel.