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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


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.

Yeshiva University is left in mourning after a beloved gay alum dies by suicide

His death leaves many questions for the community on how to treat LGBT Orthodox Jews.

A view of Yeshiva University

'Go back to Germany!': Gay couple attacked in Tel Aviv

The attack comes shortly after police closed an investigation into the throwing of stones at an apartment with an LGBTQ+ Pride flag earlier this month.

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

The IDF is a 'homosexual, feminine army' - Lebanese-based terror group

Lebanese-based terrorist organization Galilee Forces – Lone Wolves claimed credit for the Megiddo bombing and threatened to kill MK Zvi Sukkot.

 IDF troops are seen operating across the West Bank as part of Operation Break the Wave on March 11, 2023

Israeli judicial reform protesters are not anarchists - opinion

Evan Joffe: “Every single person must think: ‘Do I want to live in a land led by this government?’ If not, come to the demonstrations and let your voice count.”

 EVAN JOFFE: ‘Come to the demonstrations and let your voice count.’

Education Min. issues first-ever guidelines for assisting LGBTQ children in school

The guidelines aim to ensure the mental well-being and emotional resilience of students struggling with various aspects of their sexuality or gender identity.

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

Defying Vatican, Flemish bishops allow blessing same-sex unions

Flemish Roman Catholic bishops issued a document effectively allowing the blessing of same-sex unions.

 Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer from a window at the Vatican September 18, 2022.

‘The Consultant’: The contradictions of a GOP, Israeli political wizard

Arthur Finkelstein was the master political consultant who changed political campaigning all over the world. He helped Republicans, Benjamin Netanyahu and Viktor Orban.

 ARTHUR FINKELSTEIN with Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara.

LGBTQ group petition High Court to enforce surrogacy law

Despite the High Court’s clear ruling, the Health Ministry’s legal division is throwing up obstacles, which systematically thwart that from happening.

LGBTQ flag

Israeli event ‘Not Letting It In’ highlights Athens Queer Archive Festival

 Jason Danino-Holt and the Israeli-Greek Cast