LGBTQ+

It's not a victory lap, it's a protest: My Pride month message to Israel - opinion

Pride Month can easily become a celebration of how far Israel has come, but the work is not finished. LGBTQ+ Israelis still face barriers that many heterosexual Israelis never have to think of.

People take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Tel Aviv, June 12, 2026.
 An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

Haifa resident arrested over alleged incitement against LGBTQ community, later released

Tel Aviv's beaches decorated with pride flags ahead of the annual Tel Aviv Pride Parade.

Annual Tel Aviv Pride Parade to take place as normal, despite security concerns

THOUSANDS TAKE part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 4, 2026.

Jerusalem Pride turned a divided city into a celebration of belonging - opinion


Israel's enemies are my enemies, so why can't Democrats see that? - opinion

The left and right urgently need to work together to tell Americans the truth about theocratic Islam and the threat it poses to both our countries.

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

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.

Israel Police chief meets with members of LGBTQ+ community ahead of Pride Month

Police and LGBTQ+ community leaders discussed security preparations as Pride Month events get underway across Israel, with the Tel Aviv Pride Parade returning to its traditional format.

Police Commissioner Danny Levy meets LGBTQ+ representatives ahead of Pride Month.

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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Jewish LGBTQ group banned from Rome Pride parade for not denouncing Israeli government on Gaza

Keshet Italia slammed Roma Pride as antisemitic in a Tuesday press release, and the "unprecedented exclusion" of the only Italian Jewish LGBTQ org. was a removal of a mask from the organizer's face.

ROME - ITALY : Gay Pride 2025,event in Rome,Italy, June 14,2025

Anti-LGBTQ violence in Israel rose sharply in 2025, national queer and trans violence report finds

A total of 432 homophobic or transphobic physical incidents were reported in Israel in 2025, the Aguda's report found.

Israeli flag and rainbow flag being waved at Tel Aviv Pride Parade, June 25 2021

Karachi Women’s March takes place under restrictions on clothing, slogans, LGBTQ content

The incident triggered strong criticism, including allegations of police misconduct and unlawful detention of activists.

People carry placards during a rally organised by women's rights group Aurat March on the occasion of Mother's Day in Karachi on May 10, 2026.