Gay Pride

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.

 Thousands take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 5, 2025.
Haifa resident arrested for threats made against the LGBTQ+ community.

Haifa resident arrested for implied death threats against LGBTQ+ community

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

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

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


Biden to host thousands at White House Pride party

Biden, a Democrat, will host thousands of people on the White House's South Lawn for an evening celebration of LGBTQ+ families.

 U.S. President Joe Biden and LGBTQ advocate Ashton Mota of the GenderCool Project walk before delivering remarks to commemorate LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the White House, Washington, U.S., June 25, 2021.

Grapevine June 7, 2023: An example set by King Hussein

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 FROM LEFT: Tel Aviv-Jaffa Mayor Ron Huldai, Ambassador Khaled Yousif Al Jalahma and Ennis Center CEO George Mansour.

Israeli drama film ‘Concerned Citizen’ tackles gentrification and race issues in Tel Aviv

Director Idan Haguel discusses the focus and intention of his film as well as his inspirations for it.

 Concerned Citizen, by Israeli director Idan Haguel

Editor's Notes: Pride, especially now

The LGBT community, like all communities, is made up of individuals, and many of those individuals are afraid.

 PARTICIPANTS GATHER for the annual Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance.

In pictures: Israelis march in Jerusalem for pride, LGBT rights

Check out the best snapshots from a colorful march in Jerusalem, attended by some 30,000 Israelis all over the country.

 Israelis march in Jerusalem during the pride march on June 1, 2023

Jerusalem should embrace its diverse residents - editorial

Jerusalem is not only a flashpoint for Jewish-Muslim tensions but also the scene of an ongoing power struggle between the conservative and liberal elements of the city.

 JERUSALEM’S 21st Pride Parade will take place on June 1.

Police prepare for a safe and secure Jerusalem Pride March

Approximately 2,000 Jerusalem District police officers, including Border Police officers, will be operating along the parade route.

 MARCHERS TAKE part in last year’s Jerusalem Pride Parade. ‘I strive to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community not despite being a religious Jew, but rather because I am a religious Jew,’ says the writer.

'Deadly Thursday': Far-right activists threaten Jerusalem Pride March

On Monday, the far-right Lehava organization called on supporters of the organization to join a protest against the march, stating "Jerusalem is not Sodom!"

 People take part in a rally marking the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 3, 2021.

Patriot Front member pleads guilty to possessing child pornography

28-year-old Patriot Front member Jared Boyce will face up to 30 years in prison at his sentencing on Tuesday.

Members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front protest drag show brunch fundraiser ahead of a Drag Show Story Hour in Chardon, Ohio, U.S., April 1, 2023.

LGBTQ org. reveals Israel's most gay-friendly cities in Pride Month poll

For the first time ever, Tel Aviv did not take first place overall as Israel's most gay-friendly city and instead dropped down to number five.  

 THE ANNUAL gay pride parade in Tel Aviv takes place, in June. There is a very real possibility that Tel Aviv as a gay capital of the world will soon become a thing of the past, says the writer.