The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA World) has not only rejected a bid by its Israeli chapter to host its annual conference, but also suspended the Israeli branch, Aguda, entirely.
In a press statement Tuesday, ILGA World said that it h:
The bid to host our next World Conference in Tel Aviv will not go forward and will not be put to a vote at the upcoming World Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. The ILGA World Board held an emergency meeting and unanimously decided to remove the bid from The Aguda from consideration, and it has also decided to suspend the organisation from our membership.
Cape Town, while a relatively tolerant city, is also a hotbed of anti-Israel activism and radical Islamic organizations.
In a letter to member organizations, ILGA World apologized even for considering Israel and Tel Aviv as a potential host site…
