On Sunday, Police Commissioner Danny Levy met with representatives from Israel's LGBTQ+ community to reaffirm the Israel Police's commitment to ensuring safe Pride Month celebrations throughout June. Levy stated that the police would implement necessary measures to protect participants' rights to celebrate freely, emphasizing a zero-tolerance stance against violence and hatred. The month-long festivities will kick off with the Pride Land festival at the Dead Sea from June 1 to June 4, touted as the largest LGBTQ+ festival in the Middle East. The Tel Aviv Pride Parade, scheduled for June 12, will return to its traditional route, marking its 28th anniversary. Yael Sinai Biblash, CEO of The Aguda, commended Levy for his consistent engagement with the community. However, the celebrations are set against a backdrop of growing tensions, highlighted by the exclusion of the Jewish LGBTQ+ organization Keshet Italia from the Rome Pride parade due to political disagreements regarding Israel's actions in Gaza. This year's events are positioned as a demonstration of resilience and solidarity amid scrutiny.