Chief Rabbi shows support of anti-gay protest
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Chief Rabbi of Hebron and Kiryat Arba Dov Lior posted a letter, coming out against the Jerusalem Pride parade, calling it "the abomination parade" and showing support to te anti-gay protest organizers.
Among the organizers is Benzi Gopstein, who also leads the Lehava organization that opposes any relationship between Jews and non-Jews, including hiring Arabs to in Jewish establishments. Gopstein praised Lior's letter, saying, "I'm happy there are great rabbis fearlessly standing up to the Reform center and hostile media."