Gay Pride

Lapid promises equal LGBT rights from next government as Jerusalem Pride Parade begins

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.
THE JERUSALEM Pride Parade, June 4, 2026.

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

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


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.

Netanyahu had no reason to give in to Maoz's demands - editorial

Netanyahu did not have to compromise his own beliefs and cave in to each of Maoz’s demands – in fact, he could have formed a stable coalition without him.

Noam Party leader Avi Maoz poses for a picture at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, July 19, 2021.

LGBT group puts demands on hold after Yeshiva University suspends student clubs

YU is attempting to hold all of its students hostage, The YU Pride Alliance said in a statement.

A view of Yeshiva University

Yeshiva University halts student clubs in dispute over LGBT group

Yeshiva University cannot bar an LGBT student club after the US Supreme Court refused to block a judge's ruling ordering the school to officially recognize the group.

Department of Communications and Public Affairs, Yeshiva University

In memory of Jonathan Danilowitz

Jonathan Danilowitz has left a legacy of a life well lived. He changed the world with his activism. And he did it, from the time of his diagnosis to the end, his way. 

 JONATHAN DANILOWITZ taught about fairness, human rights, gay rights, Jewish vegetarians and respect for animals, truth and honesty, says the writer.

Israeli LGBT pioneer Jonathan Danilowitz dies at 77

Danilowitz sued El Al in 1989 in the Tel Aviv Regional Labor Court to receive an airline ticket for his longtime partner.

 Jonathan Danilowitz, an El Al in-flight manager who won a landmark legal battle against the national airline to recognize his same-sex partner as his common-law spouse, died in his home at Protea Hills near Jerusalem at 77 on Thursday after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Pride month may be over, but the work never is - opinion

With Pride Month being over, this is the time to keep our voices roaring.

 OVER 200 paddlers take part in a Pride Month regatta on the Sea of Galilee, last month

Call to ban LGBTQ+ events in Lebanon sparks anger from rights groups

Despite being one of the most liberal countries in the Middle East, Lebanon's interior minister has cracked down on LGBTQ+ events during Pride month resulting in criticism from activists.

 Tel Aviv Pride Parade 2022.

Israeli city bans Pride parade's route, gives it to anti-LGBT protest - report

Police had called for the LGBTQ+ Pride parade to be moved last week, but a local yeshiva protest against the parade was approved to be held at the original spot.

 People participate in the first Gay Pride Parade in Mitzpe Ramon, on July 2, 2021.

IDF officer removes LGBTQ+ Pride flag in northern Israel

The IDF stated that the officer's behavior "does not reflect the values of the IDF."

Pride flag at Jerusalem Pride march, June 2021