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

The Aguda, the Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel, faced significant criticism for congratulating Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on securing a top position in the Likud party primaries. The celebratory post, which garnered over a thousand critical comments against only 400 likes, highlighted Ohana's election as an openly gay man as an "LGBTQ achievement," demonstrating the community's integration and influence in Israeli politics. However, many LGBTQ community members and others sharply criticized the Aguda, arguing that Ohana has not advanced legislation benefiting the community despite his position. Critics questioned the congratulatory message, with one user stating, "A community member who lends a hand to a coalition that raised flags with statements like 'LGBTQ people are worse than Hezbollah,' and hasn't passed a single law for the community despite being in a majority position. Truly a great point of pride."