Premium Content:

Jerusalem Pride attacker charged with murder

Shira Banki

The ultra-Orthodox man who attacked festival-goers at Jerusalem Pride in July is being charged with first degree murder.

- Advertisement -

Rabbi Yishai Shlissel stabbed six people in Jerusalem last month, brandishing a kitchen knife at the annual Pride celebrations in Israel’s capital.

16-year-old Shira Banki (pictured) lost her life as a result of injuries sustained during the attack.

As well as the murder charge, Shlissel will face six attempted murder charges and for causing injuries under aggravated circumstances.

During the indictment, Shlissel said; “Whenever there is a gay pride parade, [you should] stop the blasphemy against God. Stop the madness and all the people of Israel should repent.”

Mr Shlissel has chosen to represent himself at his trail, telling officials he “rejects the court’s authority.” He will be made to remain in custody by the Jerusalem District Prosecutor’s Office until the trial has been resolved.

Latest

First look at ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’

Netflix has released a first look at the highly anticipated third entry in director Rian Johnson's murder mystery series.

‘Please Like Me’ director joins new ABC comedy ‘Dog Park’

The ABC, Screen Australia and VicScreen have today announced work has begun on the new limited comedy series Dog Park.

‘Drag Race Philippines’ winners and all star form pop supergroup REYN4

Four top competitors from across three seasons of Drag Race Philippines have come together to create a new drag supergroup.

Lizzo releases new mixtape ‘My Face Still Hurts from Smiling’

There's no shortage of Lizzo music this year, she's put out 22 tunes via the mixtapes, and also had two singles from her upcoming album.

Newsletter

Don't miss

First look at ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’

Netflix has released a first look at the highly anticipated third entry in director Rian Johnson's murder mystery series.

‘Please Like Me’ director joins new ABC comedy ‘Dog Park’

The ABC, Screen Australia and VicScreen have today announced work has begun on the new limited comedy series Dog Park.

‘Drag Race Philippines’ winners and all star form pop supergroup REYN4

Four top competitors from across three seasons of Drag Race Philippines have come together to create a new drag supergroup.

Lizzo releases new mixtape ‘My Face Still Hurts from Smiling’

There's no shortage of Lizzo music this year, she's put out 22 tunes via the mixtapes, and also had two singles from her upcoming album.

Queer-aoke! Fun and fundraising for Out & Loud festival in Perth

For the very first time, WA will be hosting the international LGBTQIA+ choral festival Out & Loud in 2026.

First look at ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’

Netflix has released a first look at the highly anticipated third entry in director Rian Johnson's murder mystery series.

‘Please Like Me’ director joins new ABC comedy ‘Dog Park’

The ABC, Screen Australia and VicScreen have today announced work has begun on the new limited comedy series Dog Park.

‘Drag Race Philippines’ winners and all star form pop supergroup REYN4

Four top competitors from across three seasons of Drag Race Philippines have come together to create a new drag supergroup.

1 COMMENT

Comments are closed.