LGBTQ+
Three hundred Israelis took own life in 2025, some 7,000 attempted suicide, Health Ministry reveals
"We need to be ready for a rise in suicidal ideation for the foreseeable future," said Yael Pomerantz, director of the Health Ministry's suicide prevention unit.
Uganda abandons prosecution in first 'aggravated homosexuality' case under controversial 2023 law
Gay rights activist arrested in London for 'Globalize the intifada' sign
Police arrest 16-year-old from Bnei Brak suspected of setting fire to Pride flag in Tel Aviv
Ottawa city, school board, politicians pull from pride march after anti-Israel statement
Dozens of major institutions including politicians, school boards, hospitals, supermarkets, and federal organizations withdrew from a pride march over anti-Israel statements by organizers.
J.B. Pritzker was vetted for VP. Now the Jewish governor of Illinois hosts Kamala Harris’ DNC
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, a key figure at the Democratic National Convention, highlights his progressive record and immigrant roots.
‘Hamas haven’: UK Pride event denies Jewish group’s participation
The Jewish “community activist group” accused Brighton & Hove Pride of creating expectations on Jewish groups “that are not made of others.”
'Dismantling Hamas from within': IDF uncovers trove of Hamas secrets
IDF and Shin Bet uncover extensive Hamas intelligence, revealing lists of suspected LGBTQ+ individuals, brutal tactics, global operations, and systematic terror tactics.
Tel Aviv backs housing for transgender community with support from religious factions
According to their website, Transiot Israel works to promote “the rights of the transgender community and focuses on trans women as well as assisting and realizing the rights of trans women."
Jewish couple was barred from adopting a child through a Christian agency
The couple is now the face of an anti-Project 2025 campaign, a presidential transition blueprint drawn up by conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation that has garnered intense criticism.
John Irving in Jerusalem: I’m pro-Israel, I’m pro-Jewish, and here for you
Irving, who last visited Israel in 1981, said his new book brings back some of the characters and setting of his beloved novel, The Cider House Rules.
Turkish authorities shut down pride event
Turkish police arrested 15 people and shut down a previously banned LGBTQ+ pride march. The annual June march takes place in cities across the globe but rarely in predominantly Islamic countries.
Anti-Israel activists disrupt pride parades in NYC, Toronto, St. Louis
The New York City, St. Louis, and Toronto pride parades were disrupted by anti-Israel protests, with the Canadian event ending early due to the demonstrations. Similar efforts were stopped in London.
Playtika and IGY partner to strengthen LGBTQ+ support in Israel
Playtika and IGY collaborate to enhance and expand support for Israel's LGBTQ+ community through unique initiatives and mental health resources.