Pride flags vandalised in northern Israel as police launch investigation

Pride flags that were hung in Kibbutz Beit Lehem HaGallit in the Jezreel Valley to mark Pride Month have been vandalised and removed. The incident occurred on Saturday, prompting Israeli police to open an investigation into the destruction of the flags.Authorities quickly identified and questioned a young man from the local area as a suspect in connection with the vandalism. The suspect was interviewed under caution but was subsequently released on restrictive conditions pending further investigation.The incident comes as Israel’s LGBTQ+ community prepares to celebrate Pride Month, with various events and displays planned across the country. The vandalisation marks a concerning incident against symbols of LGBTQ+ visibility in the Galilee region.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.