Ayala Katz , the mother of Nir Katz , who was murdered in the 2009 Tel Aviv gay centre shooting , and later was the head of the Tehila organization , described the event as an instigator for her . " This is my first gay or pride event ever . I would n't be here if not the terrible things that happened . And it is clear to me now that parents and the whole community should also be in pride events and fight for the rights of their children , their families and their friends "
2009 Tel Aviv gay centre shooting
2009 Tel Aviv gay centre shooting
The Pride House in Beersheba