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Thousands March Pride Parade; Lapid Vows Equal Marriage Law

6/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Thousands marched in the Pride Parade on June 4 2026 after approval of a route from Sacher Park to the Rose Garden, while about 2,000 police, border troops and undercover units were deployed.
Former Prime Minister Yair Lapid pledged the government will enact a law granting equal marriage rights in its first 100 days.
Pride Land festival at the Dead Sea was billed the region’s largest LGBTQ+ gathering during Pride Month.

History

Historical Context

Israel’s High Court of Justice ordered in 2006 that same-sex marriages performed abroad be recorded, creating a legal basis for recognizing such unions and sparking ongoing legislative debates about civil marriage. In August 2022 Prime Minister Yair Lapid urged the Knesset to pass equal-marriage legislation. The 6-1 vote underscores the judiciary’s role in expanding LGBTQ rights.

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Story summary

Thousands marched in the Pride Parade on June 4 2026 after approval of a route from Sacher Park to the Rose Garden, while about 2,000 police, border troops and undercover units were deployed.
Former Prime Minister Yair Lapid pledged the government will enact a law granting equal marriage rights in its first 100 days.
Pride Land festival at the Dead Sea was billed the region’s largest LGBTQ+ gathering during Pride Month.

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