Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich argued Friday afternoon that the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) should focus on security matters rather than Pride parades, clashing with MK Pnina Tamano-Shata's successor Lahav Herzano over what Smotrich described as imposing ‘Pride parades on the public.’
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and MK Lahav Herzano (Yesh Atid) exchanged words in what appears to be a public confrontation, according to a report circulating Friday afternoon. Smotrich was quoted as saying, "The Israel Security Agency should deal with security, not Pride parades," accusing proponents of forcing Pride events on the public. The exchange reflects ongoing cultural and political divisions within Israeli society around LGBTQ+ public events and the role of state institutions. Smotrich, a leader of the Religious Zionism party, has previously expressed conservative views on social issues. The Shin Bet's official mandate is national security and counter-terrorism; there was no immediate response from the agency or from MK Herzano. The timing and venue of the clash were not reported.
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