Mayor Nir Barkat of Jerusalem and Jerusalem District Police Commander Yoram Halevi laid flowers, Thursday, at the spot where Shira Banki was stabbed during last year's gay-pride parade in the capital.
Barkat said, "I understand the pain and criticism of those who don't agree with my decision not to participate in the parade," and said Banki was murdered because of needless hatred. He added, I wish with all my heart this day we will unite us all against all manifestations of incitement, violence and for freedom of expression of every person and community in Israel, regardless of religion, race or gender."