24.03.11
Nathan Guttman
The shameless
New York
They have long competed on university campuses and in the media, and now Israel's supporters and detractors are coordinated in a battle for hearts and minds of the gay and lesbian community.
This struggle bubbled Parade earlier in New York where lesbians, gay, bisexual and transgender community center canceled if a pro-Palestinian organization that the center had leased its space. The cancellation follows complaints from supporters of Israel within the gay community.
move the center to trigger a conflict of fans within the gay community.In this debate, and indeed, Israel and its supporters put forward the Jewish state's progressive attitude towards gays and lesbians. Pro-Palestinian voices, meanwhile, accused Israel of "pink washing" his struggle with the Palestinians.
Source: Jewish Exponent