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


Rishon Lezion city councilman: ‘Ban gay teachers, lecturers’

Cohen, from the Haredi religious Shas party, began his letter with complaints about students who were lectured about the concept of same-sex couples joint parenting.

LGBT flag on Jerusalem's King George Street, July 31, 2018

Israel’s best gay & gay-friendly bars and cafés

The Jerusalem Post Magazine offers a list of the best LGBTQ+ friendly pubs and cafes across Israel.

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Outrage after Eyal Golan performs at LGBTQ+ Pride concert

"Eyal Golan's performance with Ofra (a nickname for Offer Nissim) is a kind of punch in the face of those hurt by him."

Eyal Golan

Two New York kosher restaurants sent Pride emails. They didn’t mean to

While acceptance of LGBTQ Jews has grown within some Modern Orthodox communities in recent years, that is far from the norm in most Orthodox communities.

Pride flag at Jerusalem Pride march, June 2021

Gay Jews shouldn’t have to choose between their pride and their Zionism

As aspiring LGBTQ leaders work to explore and celebrate their Jewish faith, some feel forced to hide in the closet — and to check their LGBTQ identity when they walk through the door.

A Wider Bridge created a new inclusive flag whose rainbow colors and Star of David represent inseparable parts of the identities of LGBTQ Jews.

Middle East's largest LGBT pride flag rolled out in Beersheba

"The huge Pride flag is a testament to our strength and power everywhere," said the chairwoman of the Agud-The Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel.

Middle East's largest Pride flag in Beersheba, June, 2021

Pentagon not to allow pride flags to be flown on installations

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said that the decision was made because it could open the door for other challenges to the rule set in place in July

The rainbow flag, commonly known as the gay pride flag or LGBT pride flag, is seen during the first Gay Pride parade in Skopje, North Macedonia June 29, 2019

7,500 march in Jerusalem LGBTQ+ Pride parade

No violent incidents were reported during the event

Jerusalem Pride Parade 2021

Tel Aviv Pride Parade announced without municipality's knowledge

"They can call it pizza, it will not turn it into pizza. The parade is our brand," said an official in the Tel Aviv Municipality.

A PRIDE EVENT held under coronavirus restrictions in Tel Aviv, last June.

Two-time World Cup winner Rapinoe, WNBA champ Bird announce engagement

The pair, who have been an item for more than three years, became the first openly gay couple to appear in the ESPN "Body Issue" in 2018.

Megan Rapinoe of the U.S. celebrates scoring their first goal during the France v United States game during the Women's World Cup Quarter Final at Parc des Princes, Paris, France June 28, 2019.