Gay Israel
Anti-LGBTQ violence in Israel rose sharply in 2025, national queer and trans violence report finds
A total of 432 homophobic or transphobic physical incidents were reported in Israel in 2025, the Aguda's report found.
Tel Aviv's Kipod Hazahav festival brings 16 independent productions to the stage
'They are unnatural': Arab channel TV show guest calls for the execution of gay people
'A gay man without rights:' Israeli reservist who killed highway terrorist speaks out
Outsourcing babies
Human surrogacy is a fascinating mixture of science, politics, religion and, of course, money – as the tale of a gay Israeli couple illustrates.
NGO petitions High Court to allow same-sex marriage in Israel
"We demand that the state provide the basic and fundamental right to exercise our love for whomever we choose, and require legislation to allow gay marriage in Israel," the group says.
Several police officers reassigned after probe into Jerusalem gay pride attack
Several officers will be reprimanded for failures that allowed the deadly stabbing attack during the parade.
The Lost Intellectual Maturity of Human Rights
Choose life
The drive by human beings to emerge from a state of loneliness to a form of couplehood is an existential need, regardless of their sexual orientation.
President Rivlin swamped with haredi school invitations
One haredi school disinvited the president to speak after his support of the LGBTQ community.
Livni proposes ‘Shira Banki’ legislation
The “Shira Banki bills” include establishing civil unions, requiring education for equality and tolerance among other policies meant to counter hate-crimes.
Haifa court holds man for inciting against gays, Rivlin
Labor to demonstrate in support of president.
Jerusalem stabber's letter week before attack: 'Stopping gay pride march is a test from God'
Shlissel perpetrated a similar stabbing attack at the 2005 Jerusalem gay pride parade and was recently released from jail.
Judge orders psychiatric evaluation of Jerusalem gay pride parade stabber
Yishai Schlissel refuses to be represented by an attorney and says he does not recognize the authority of the court.