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LGBTQ Agudah faces backlash for congratulating Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on Likud primary win

"When a community member is elected by a large public, when a community member reaches positions of influence at the core of politics, it sends an important message," the association wrote.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana attends a Likud party conference ahead of the party’s primary elections in the northern city of Haifa, August 16, 2026.
Charlie Kirk speaks at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at his "American Comeback Tour" when he was shot in the neck and killed.

Charlie Kirk assassination prosecutors unveil video showing accused sniper in shooting position

People march in the Capitol Pride Parade on June 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Capitol LGBT parade had been postponed due to President Trump's UFC fight at the White House.

Visible allyship: Why LGBTQ+ Jews shouldn't have to choose between their identities - opinion

YAIR LAPID speaks at the 24th annual Jerusalem Pride Parade, June 4, 2026.

Lapid promises marriage equality within first 100 days of new gov. at Jerusalem Pride Parade


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.

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

 Jason Danino-Holt and the Israeli-Greek Cast

Israel's Fiverr, TikTok's The Old Gays make free Pride children's book

The book itself comes at an important time, as it makes a prominent statement of bravery and diversity while anti-LGBTQ+ laws have been pushed in the US, specifically affecting schools.

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Efrat mayor under fire from rabbis for promoting LGBT issues

15 rabbis signed a letter of protest after the Efrat municipality released a survey on a variety of LGBT issues and topics.

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

Cubans split over more liberal family code as referendum nears

The Cuban Roman Catholic Church has lashed out against gay marriage.

 Playwright Eberto Garcia Abreuin and theatrical producer Felix Ortiz Ramos are seen at their home during an interview with Reuters in Havana, Cuba, March 28, 2022

'Outspoken Middle East' platform opens to advance LGBTQ+ rights

An Iranian gay man said "The junior soldiers were shouting we would all be executed tomorrow.”

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