Early this morning an area just outside of Jerusalem was shaken by a planted explosive device that left at least one person injured and in need of medical care.

Upon investigation, Israeli security forces discovered the area peppered with leaflets calling for the cancellation of the upcoming gay pride march scheduled to take place in Jerusalem on Thursday, June 21. A press release Queerty received elaborated:

The leaflets condemn last year's WorldPride march in Jerusalem and advocate against holding future marches in the capital. Jerusalem Police are pursuing the case and security forces scoured the area for additional explosives.

Responding to today's events and the threat of additional violence, Noa Sattah—Executive Director of Israeli Pride organizers Jerusalem Open House—stated:

"Morally bankrupt religious bigotry will never deter us from our struggle for freedom of expression and full and equal civil and religious rights. We urge the Jerusalem police to find the perpetrators of this despicable action and bring them to justice."