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


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.

Despite empty skies, tourism industry isn’t falling

The Travel Adviser: Is the only hope for the incoming tourism industry a successful vaccine, or is our government intent on aiming for some type of herd immunity?

LEANING THE empty King David Hotel pool in Jerusalem and waiting for tourists.

Israeli project to bring LGBTQ conversation to global Jewish community

Times of strife require times of unity to guide us to a better place. We are stronger when we each express our truest selves. And, we are stronger when united together.”

Israel Pride Parade

WZO establishes new division to sponsor activities with LGBTQ+ community

The WZO will be doing so in multiple parts. The first will sponsor members of the LGBTQ+ community to make aliyah and firm their connection with Israel.

TEL AVIV teems with Pride celebrants in pre-corona days: ‘It was two full weeks of a fun carnival.

Putin mocks US embassy for flying rainbow flag

Putin said the US embassy's move to raise the LGBT pride flag "revealed something about the people that work there".

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

Pride Month, 2020 style: Celebrating pride under the cloud of coronavirus

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the celebrations of Pride Month in Israel.

TEL AVIV teems with Pride celebrants in pre-corona days: ‘It was two full weeks of a fun carnival.

5 years after Banki murder, J'lem LGBTQ community looks forward

"This evening deals with hope. Our fight always has carried and always will carry a message of hope, even in the darkest times."

The Struggle Continues Pride event in Jerusalem, June 28, 2020

Jerusalem Municipality under fire after Pride event cancelled

Police and the municipality stated that the closure was decided on because of the coronavirus, but Aza Street was the only pedestrian mall set to be closed over the weekend.

Pride banner at the US Embassy building on Agron St. in Jerusalem after it was replaced on June 24 after being removed

MK asks for Knesset to display gay pride flag

“The pride flag represents tolerance, equality and justice,” Yesh Atid-Telem MK Yorai Lahav Hertzanu wrote.

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

LGBTQ+ banner removed from US Embassy building by Jerusalem Municipality

"I agree with Aryeh King that there is no room for impurity in Jerusalem, and therefore call on the mayor to fire him."

Pride banner at the US Embassy building on Agron St. in Jerusalem after it was replaced on June 24 after being removed