As LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations approach, tensions are rising due to the war in Gaza and its impact on the community. Several pro-Palestine LGBTQ+ organizations, including LGSMigrants, Queers for Palestine, and Imaan, have decided to opt out of Pride in London's parade on Saturday. They cite concerns over the ties between some event sponsors and Israel's occupation, as well as connections to arms companies supporting it. Queer activists are also protesting pink washing and standing up for Palestine.
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Several pro-Palestine LGBTQ+ organisations will not march at Pride in London’s parade on Saturday, citing concerns over ties between some event sponsors and Israel’s occupation, as well as connections to arms companies supporting it https://t.co/dKKP3Op1iE
LGBTQ+ groups LGSMigrants, Queers for Palestine and Imaan take issue with partner firms' ties to Israel, opt out of Pride in London https://t.co/dKKP3Op1iE
As LGBTQ+ Pride’s crescendo approaches, tensions over war in Gaza expose rifts https://t.co/TJ4ZSPd1ro
In a year muddled by global unrest and increasing domestic attacks on the rights of LGBTQ individuals, it’s as important as ever to acknowledge the joy and resilience of the community, Pride organizers and participants say. https://t.co/tYJCj7bAzT