Shira Banki
Shira Banki was a 16-year-old Israeli who was fatally stabbed at the 2015 Jerusalem gay pride parade by an ultra-Orthodox Jewish assailant.
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Jun 28, 2026
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President Herzog honored her at the Jerusalem Pride Parade, 10 years after her murder.
Likud generally respects the rule of law but may view the event as a reminder of societal divisions; Herzog's participation is ceremonial.
Jun 23, 2026
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She was honored at the Pride Parade years after her murder.
Her memory is a symbol of tolerance, but Likud's religious base may not prioritize Pride.