Agency says removal followed Memorial Day, meant to avoid partial depiction of October 7 failure; reports of the LGBTQ forum shutdown sparked criticism over internal policy direction and priorities

According to sources, plans for the Shin Bet's Pride Month event were well underway when the organizers were notified of its cancellation, with no clear explanation provided.

Shin Bet sources reportedly said 'an order came from above,' directly from Zini, to reject requests including hanging Pride flags and displaying a Pride-themed screensaver •…