Tens of thousands march in Israel’s Tel Aviv Pride parade

AN estimated 150,000 people marched yesterday in Israel’s coastal metropolis Tel Aviv for the Middle East’s largest Pride parade, amid protests against the presence of anti-LGBTQ ministers in the government.

Revellers in colourful outfits danced on and around floats playing music on the seafront promenade of Israel’s cultural and financial hub, seen as a rare oasis of LGBTQ tolerance in the region, AFP journalists said.