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Shin Bet Cancels Pride Event, Shifts LGBTQ Budget.

6/25/2026

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  • Shin Bet chief David Zini cancelled the agency’s Pride Month event and shifted the LGBTQ budget to the general fund.
  • Channel 12 sources confirmed the cancellation, said the Shin Bet had not received an official request, and moved the Pride-related budget into the general fund, leaving the LGBTQ employee group unfunded.
  • Minister Amichai Chikli endorsed the cancellation and opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Yair Golan condemned it as discriminatory.