Gay Pride

Zini cancels Shin Bet Pride event, slashes budget for all LGBT programming - report

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. 

ISRAEL SECURITY Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini arrives to a Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 20, 2026, as Israel commemorates its fallen soldiers and victims of terror.
People march in the Capitol Pride Parade on June 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Capitol LGBT parade had been postponed due to President Trump's UFC fight at the White House.

Visible allyship: Why LGBTQ+ Jews shouldn't have to choose between their identities - opinion

Participants draped in pride flags, featuring a Star of David, stand together during the annual Pride Parade in Tel Aviv, Israel, on June 12, 2026.

Israeli flag condemned as 'harmful' at Michigan pride event sparks fierce antisemitism debate

A participant waves an Israeli flag and a rainbow flag with a Star of David above a crowd during the annual Pride Parade in Tel Aviv, Israel, on June 12, 2026.

LGBTQ defunding risks layoffs and service cuts, labor union warns MK Golan


Demonstrators denied entry to Tel Aviv Pride Parade over anti-Ben-Gvir shirt, protest signs

A released video from the parade shows a woman wearing a pride-themed shirt reading "FCK BNGVR" and arguing with police officers.

PEOPLE TAKE part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Tel Aviv, June 12, 2026.

'How all of Israel needs to look': Tel Aviv mayor speaks at annual Pride Parade

As the event began, police announced that they had averted a planned attack against the LGBT community, arresting a 37-year-old suspect in Haifa.

THE ANNUAL Tel Aviv Pride Parade, June 12, 2026.

Apple's official Pride band for the Apple Watch has landed in Israel

Ahead of International Pride Month, the iStore chain has begun marketing Apple's 2026 Pride Edition in Israel.

Apple Pride Collection

Pride flags vandalized across Israel over weekend, police launch probes

In Jaffa, police launched an investigation after receiving a report of an individual seen tearing down LGBT flags displayed at the Clock Tower Square.

Pride flags are seen near a beach in Tel Aviv ahead of the city’s annual Pride Parade scheduled for next week, June 6, 2026.

Out on both counts: What Pride taught me about being Jewish - opinion

Perhaps Jews around the world can find in the LGBTQ+ community's long example a lesson in not letting hate stop us from celebrating who we are.

THE JERUSALEM Pride Parade, June 4, 2026.

Lapid promises marriage equality within first 100 days of new gov. at Jerusalem Pride Parade

As the parade began, several people held signs protesting Israel's military actions in Gaza and treatment of Palestinians, with some reading "No pride in genocide" and "No pride in apartheid."

YAIR LAPID speaks at the 24th annual Jerusalem Pride Parade, June 4, 2026.

Jerusalem's 24th March for Pride and Tolerance begins with new route toward Knesset

The 24th Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance kicked off with a new route toward the Knesset, highlighting calls for equal rights, legislative change, and inclusion for Israel’s LGBTQ+ community.

THE JERUSALEM Pride Parade, June 4, 2026.

Haifa resident arrested for implied death threats against LGBTQ+ community

One of the suspected threats on social media appears to target former prime minister Naftali Bennett, who said he would work towards civil unions and same-sex marriage within Israeli law if elected.

Haifa resident arrested for threats made against the LGBTQ+ community.

New Jerusalem Pride March route heads towards Knesset under 'Demanding Change' slogan

The Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance said the march will call for changes in public discourse and legislation on behalf of Israel’s LGBTQ+ community.

 Thousands take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 5, 2025.

Ghana passes bill imposing prison terms for LGBTQ+ identity, advocacy

Notably, Ghana's parliament passed the bill as Pride Month is set to start around the world on Monday.

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