{"id":10447,"date":"2026-06-12T18:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.tomanifesto.gr\/?p=10447"},"modified":"2026-06-12T18:43:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:43:00","slug":"tel-aviv-pride-thousands-take-to-the-streets-after-a-two-year-hiatus-portrait-of-khamenei-in-makeup-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.tomanifesto.gr\/?p=10447","title":{"rendered":"Tel Aviv Pride: Thousands Take to the Streets After a Two-Year Hiatus – Portrait of Khamenei in Makeup (video)"},"content":{"rendered":"

After two years of cancellations and strict restrictions due to armed conflicts<\/b>, the coastal boulevard of Tel Aviv<\/b> was once again flooded with color, music, and messages of equality<\/b>.<\/p>\n

A massive outdoor party<\/b> took over the streets of Tel Aviv for the city\u2019s 28th Pride<\/b> in the city, which is considered the largest event of the LGBTQI+ community in the Middle East<\/b>. Thousands of activists, residents, and foreign tourists braved the intense summer heat, dancing alongside the impressive floats that set off from Gordon Beach bound for Charles Clore Park<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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People dance on a truck leading the first Tel Aviv Pride parade in two years pic.twitter.com\/DJLrLn0gpP<\/p>\n

\u2014 Noam Lehmann (@noamlehmann) June 12, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

This year\u2019s event had a strong political tone and clear messages, with participants demanding visibility under the slogan \u201cVote with your feet.\u201d Beyond the masks satirizing conservative Israeli politicians, everyone\u2019s attention was drawn to a cardboard cutout of Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei<\/b>, who was depicted wearing makeup<\/b> and a rainbow-colored turban.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

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Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader, made a surprise appearance at the Tel Aviv Pride Parade. \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08 <\/p>\n

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\u2014 ILTV Israel News (@ILTVNews) June 12, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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It was the first parade without security restrictions since 2023, as the 2024 and 2025 events had been canceled due to the conflicts with Hamas and Iran.<\/p>\n

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Thousands celebrate the parade\u2019s full return after years of disruption, with floats, music, and political displays targeting Israeli conservatives and Iran\u2019s leadershiphttps:\/\/t.co\/UWjCbd1P2F
By: Lia Ziskovich-Rahman@TelAviv #TelAviv #PrideParade #LiaZiskovichRahman #ynetGlobal\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/71zQD2DlIx<\/p>\n

\u2014 Ynet Global (@ynetnews) June 12, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

More than 1,000 police officers secured the event, while authorities announced that they had thwarted an attempted attack against the community, arresting a 37-year-old suspect in Haifa shortly before the event began.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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