The decision by Rome Pride organizers to exclude Jewish LGBTQ groups, specifically Keshet Italia and Keshet Europe, unless they condemned Israel's actions in Gaza, has sparked significant outrage. Organizers stated that participation required a clear stance against what they termed the 'genocide in Gaza.' This decision has been condemned by Jewish organizations and antisemitism watchdogs as discriminatory and hypocritical, with Shannon Seban from the Combat Antisemitism Movement highlighting that no other minority is subjected to such political loyalty tests. The controversy arises amid increasing antisemitism across Europe, particularly since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, and raises questions about the treatment of Jewish groups within progressive and LGBTQ spaces. Critics argue that this exclusion contradicts the core values of the LGBTQ movement. Calls for the Mayor of Rome and other political leaders to publicly condemn this exclusion and support Jewish LGBTQ voices have intensified, emphasizing the need for genuine inclusivity.