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

The Aguda, the Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel, faced heavy criticism after posting a celebratory message about Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana securing a top position on the Likud party list. The post received over a thousand comments, mostly criticizing the decision to congratulate Ohana, who did not use his power to advance legislation benefiting the community.

The Aguda, the Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel, faced heavy criticism after posting a celebratory message on Wednesday about Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana securing a top position on the Likud party list. The post received only about 400 likes alongside over a thousand comments, mostly criticizing the decision to congratulate Ohana, who did not use his power in the Knesset to advance legislation benefiting the community. The association wrote that Ohana's election sends an important message about integration and leadership. Community members responded with sharp criticism, with some questioning whether the organization's account had been hacked and others noting that Ohana has not passed a single law for the community despite being in a majority position. The framing relies on emotionally charged vocabulary without procedural sourcing.