ILGA World, an international LGBTQ+-rights group, has suspended member organisation The Aguda: The Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel after it put forward a motion to host its 2026-27 World Conference in Tel Aviv. ILGA World stated: “The bid to host our next World Conference in Tel Aviv will not go forward and will not […]
On Wednesday, July 24, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mocked gay pro-Palestinian protesters in a speech that he delivered to Congress, less than a year after Hamas launched a surprise attack against communities in southern Israel. “Some of these protesters hold up signs proclaiming ‘Gays for Gaza,’” said Netanyahu. “They might as well hold up […]
The major of Tel Aviv, Ron Huldai, has announced the city will not hold its annual Pride Parade in June. Instead of the regular parade, Huldai said that Tel Aviv and LGBTQ organisations have decided to hold a rally for “pride, hope, and liberty.” “This isn’t the time for celebrations,” Ron Huldai wrote on X. […]
Yoav Atzmoni, a gay Israel Defence Forces soldier, who was called up to fight after the October 7 massacre, unfurled an LGBTQ+ flag while stationed Gaza, which read ‘In the name of love’. Yoav brought the Pride flag on his tank to his fight against Hamas, despite it making him a larger target for attacks […]
Inside, readers can get to know a cross-section of ordinary men from the LGBTQ+ community of Israel’s most diverse big city, including representatives from locals with Jewish, Arab, and post-Soviet backgrounds, presenting them through intimate photography and personal stories.
Since releasing his debut single two years ago, gay pop artist BARAK has proudly flown the LGBTQ+ flag across Israel with his unique brand of electro-pop winning over fans and critics alike. Hailing from Tel Aviv, BARAK has released a string of infectious anthems perfectly fit to soundtrack the latest parties, with new track MOOD being no exception.
Adam Kalderon’s film will be released in selected cinemas on May 5 and on DVD and On Demand on May 16.
Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality has announced the return of Tel Aviv Pride Parade on June 25, representing the first mega-event in the city following the Covid-19 pandemic
The Association for LGBTQ+ Equality in Israel has released its annual report, which found an LGBTQ+ person was attacked every three hours in 2020.
On Wednesday July 22 a bill to ban gay conversion therapy in Israel passed its first stage in the country’s parliament, making it the first country in the Middle East region to take steps towards banning the controversial practice.
