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Widower condemns SHABAK chief’s removal of memorial corner and LGBTQ steps
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67% centerFirst reported by N12 · 1 day ago
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What happened
Shin Bet chief David Zini is under fire after removing a memorial at the agency and canceling Pride-related activities. Omer Ohana, whose partner was killed on October 8, says the moves reflect homophobia and discrimination, and says Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana ignored his appeal for support.
- 01David Zini removed a 7 October memorial corner at Shin Bet headquarters.
- 02He had already canceled Pride events and the agency’s gay caucus.
- 03Omer Ohana says the decisions are discrimination after his partner was killed on October 8.
- 04He says Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana did not respond to his invitation.
- 05Ohana argued LGBTQ rights should be guaranteed by law, not fought for.
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Full coverage · 9 outlets
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Channel 13Center · Hebrew3 hours ago
Widower condemns SHABAK chief’s removal of memorial corner and LGBTQ steps
Channel 13Center · Hebrew4 hours ago
Families of Fallen Shin Bet Staff Condemn Zini Over Memorial Removal
YnetCenter · Hebrew8 hours ago
Mother of slain hostage Itay Chen warns that erasing memorials does not erase responsibility
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Shin Bet chief orders removal of October 7 memorial corner, prompting backlash
Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 day ago
Shin Bet chief orders removal of memorial board for October 7 fallen operatives
WallaCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Shin Bet chief orders removal of memorial display for October 7 fallen agents
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Shin Bet Chief Orders Removal of Memorial Corner for October 7 Fallen
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Shin Bet chief orders removal of Oct. 7 memorial display, sparking criticism
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Shin Bet chief orders removal of memorial display for October 7 fallen
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