Uri Banki, father of Shira, marched in the parade in her memory, and “also to support tolerance in Israel. This year, 49 people were said to be detained by the police for their desire to disturb the event, and 150 protesters showed up to oppose such liberal ideas as freedom of love. He was jailed and released a decade later in 2015, yet he chose to return to the same event and stabbed 16-year old parade goer, Shira Banki.

In 2005, an Orthodox extremist man stabbed several people at the Jerusalem Pride Parade. In Jerusalem, the Pride parade brings controversy due to the extreme religious tendencies of many residents who do not believe that homosexuality, or other shades within the sexuality spectrum, is a human right. Marchers were accompanied by about 2,500 police officers, who were on high alert to protect the crowds. The annual Jerusalem Pride Parade took place on Thursday, June 6, where over 10,000 people showed to support equality and LGBTQ rights in Israel’s complex capital city. Gay Pride month is taking place around the world, and Israel is abuzz with rainbow flags and shows of love.