MK Yura'i Lahav-Hertzanu, chair of the Knesset LGBTQ caucus, responded to steps taken by the Shin Bet director against the agency's LGBTQ cell, warning that the next government will not allow homophobes to head any public service body, according to a Channel 12 report by Yaron Avraham.
MK Yura'i Lahav-Hertzanu (Yesh Atid), chair of the Knesset LGBTQ caucus, issued a sharp warning Tuesday evening in response to recent actions by Shin Bet director Ronen Bar against the agency's internal LGBTQ cell. Speaking to Channel 12's Yaron Avraham, Lahav-Hertzanu stated: 'Let it be clear: the next government will not allow homophobes to head any body in the public service.'
The remark follows reports that the Shin Bet chief took steps regarding the LGBTQ group within the security agency, though the exact nature of those measures has not been detailed in the initial report. The exchange marks an escalation in the public debate over the agency's internal policies and leadership, with Lahav-Hertzanu framing the issue as a litmus test for future appointments across the public sector.
The Zioneer has not yet independently verified the scope of the Shin Bet director's actions. Further details are expected as the story develops.
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