Israel: Interior Minister condemns Beit Shemesh mayor who said gays ‘do not exist’ in his city
The Israeli Minister of Internal Affairs has denounced the mayor of Beit Shemesh after he recently claimed his city doesn’t have “things” like gay people because it is “holy and pure.”
Gideon Sa’ar said at a conference of Israeli mayors: “I denounce and condemn this statement, which represents an outrageous, backwards perception.
“As mayors, you are public leaders elected directly by the people. This requires a responsible approach in your actions and speech.”
He added that “you will hear only good things” from him about Beit Shemesh, which he called a “garden of Eden.”
“Well, we talked to the police, and they’ll deal with us – with a pride parade that we will hold this upcoming Thursday.
“This is the moment to show our power as a community. This is more important than any party, or any march we were in over the summer,” read the announcement, which was circulated on social media networks.”
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