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Trump says he was told Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay, spotlighting Iran’s brutal anti-gay persecution

Same-sex relations are criminalized and can carry the death penalty in Iran, where the Islamic regime has long been accused of systematic persecution of Iran's LGBTQ+ community.

A man walks next to a poster with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, March 22, 2026
Noam Ash (left) and Charlie Barnett (right) in the 2026 film "Bookends," written by Ash.

A Jewish writers initiative's first film: a comedy about a Holocaust survivor and his gay grandson

File photo: Ugandan Members of Parliament stand as they participate during the passing of the anti-Homosexuality bill, at a sitting inside the Parliament Buildings in Kampala, Uganda May 2, 2023.

Uganda abandons prosecution in first 'aggravated homosexuality' case under controversial 2023 law

Former hostage Emily Damari and her girlfriend, social media influencer Danielle Amit.

Emily Damari proposes to girlfriend Danielle Amit at event marking a year since release from Hamas


Russian man sues Apple, claiming his iPhone turned him gay

After downloading an app to his iPhone, the Russian sued Apple for his alleged life style change.

Apple's iPhone 6 (R) and iPhone 6 Plus.

Jewish same-sex couple sues State Dept after infant daughter denied citizenship

“We are her parents as much as your children are yours. And to have that questioned is unsettling.”

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Hundreds rally marking decade since unknown killer attacked LGBT center in TA

Youth counselor Nir Katz, 26, and teenager Liz Triboshi, 16, were murdered and 11 people were wounded in the 2009 attack on the LGBT youth center. The case has never been closed.

Rally commemorating ten years since Bar Noar massacre, Aug. 2019

OUTstanding Travel

Peretz organizes private and group tours of countries around the Mediterranean, all in the service of providing an experience that is comfortable and supportive for gay tourists.

Nadav Peretz crouches in front of an OUTstanding tour group, as they bring pride to the Dead Sea

Bezalel Smotrich opposes criticism of Education Minister Peretz

Peretz was appointed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the country's education minister in June.

Israel's Education minister Rafi Peretz

Israeli artists face off against pro-conversion therapy minister Peretz

Privately, some in Israel's creative community said they were so angry with Peretz and the prime minister who appointed them that they thought the best response would be no comment.

Rotem Sela/Gal Gadot

Glitter and hollow suits

As Likud and its supporters pat themselves on the back and use Ohana as an example to prove their lack of prejudice, these same people are simultaneously just using Ohana for political gain.

Justice Minister Amir Ohana speaks at the Israeli Bar Association on June 10, 2019

Jewish gay conversion group operating under new name ordered to shut down

According to court testimony, JONAH told clients to undress in front of each and beat effigies of their mothers to overcome sexual urges, NJ.com reported.

REVELERS DIP in the Mediterranean Sea as they take part in a Gay Pride parade in Tel Aviv last year

Botswana's High Court decriminalizes homosexuality

Same-sex relationships are illegal in more than 70 countries worldwide; almost half of them in Africa, where homosexuality is broadly taboo and persecution is rife

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Revealing gender and generosity

Fresco Dance Group presents a new work, ‘Genderosity’, by artistic director Yoram Karmi.

Fresco Dance Group presents a new work, ‘Genderosity’