LGBTQ Agudah faces backlash for congratulating Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on Likud primary win

The LGBTQ Agudah association has faced backlash following its public congratulatory message to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on his victory in the Likud primary.

In its statement, the association defended its recognition by emphasizing the importance of community representation at the core of politics, stating that a community member reaching positions of influence and being elected by a large public sends a significant message.