Sings advertising next month's LGBT parade in Jerusalem were vandalized last night by unknown individuals.

Alon Shachar, CEO of the Open House in the city, said that, "it is important for us to make it clear to vandals, haters and detractors that there is nothing that will prevent us from working for the rights of the [gay] community. This year, we will again march in the local parade..."

"I'd like to take this occasion to invite all those who are obsessed with hurting the [gay] community to come to the Open House in Jerusalem, where you will be welcomed with open arms and we will help you get rid of the hatred," he added.