Police authorize Jerusalem Pride Parade

Despite threats from the city’s religious communities, authorities in Jerusalem have given approval for next week’s Gay Pride march, scheduled for Thursday, June 21. Meanwhile, hundreds of ultra-orthodox Jews gathered in the city’s Mea She’arim neighborhood on Wednesday to protest the planned event. For an article from Ynetnews, go to: www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3412574,00.html For news on the protests, visit Haaretz.com, at: www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/870695.html