Police closed Haifa's main President Boulevard due to a high number of participants at the Pride parade that proceeded after the municipality canceled the official event, according to journalist Amit Segal (N12). The closure was to manage crowd safety.
Police closed President Boulevard in Haifa on Thursday as a crowd swelled at the city's Pride parade, held independently after the municipality canceled the official event. Reporter Amit Segal (N12) reported that the closure was ordered due to the high number of participants, to manage safety. The parade took place as a spontaneous gathering organized by activists. Earlier this week, The Zioneer reported that the parade would proceed independently after the city canceled the official event (June 24, 20:58 Jerusalem). No injuries or incidents have been reported. The signal is Developing as it rests on a single initial report.
2 developments
- DevelopingHaifa pride parade to proceed independently after city cancels official event
- StrongIsrael Police deploys 1,000 officers, closes central Tel Aviv roads for Pride Parade
- DevelopingThousands attend Beersheba Pride march under police security, no incidents
- StrongHaifa Pride plot suspect arrested for incitement to violence, police say
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