Rome Pride has excluded Keshet Italia, the only Jewish LGBT group in Italy, from its upcoming parade scheduled for June 20. The organizers stated that the group failed to unequivocally condemn Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, which they deemed necessary for participation. In a statement, Rome Pride clarified that while it supports inclusivity, it requires participants to align with its political stance. Keshet Italia expressed outrage at the decision, accusing Rome Pride of imposing a 'political exam' for participation. This move has drawn criticism from various Jewish organizations, including the European Jewish Congress, which argued that no group should face ideological tests to join a movement focused on inclusion and equal rights. The backdrop of this controversy includes ongoing accusations from UN experts regarding Israel's actions in Gaza, following the conflict that escalated after Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Rome Pride emphasized that it does not hold the Jewish community accountable for the actions of the Israeli government, but insists that Keshet Italia's recent statements did not sufficiently distance itself from the violence in Gaza.