Gay Pride

The absurdity of ‘Queers for Palestine’ - opinion

Serious queer politics would defend queer Palestinians and speak honestly about their horrendous situation in Gaza and the West Bank. 

A WOMAN holds a placard reading ‘Queers 4 Palestine’ during the 2023 Taiwan Pride Parade.
Yadin Antebi, the CEO of Bank Hapoalim

Bank Hapoalim marked Pride Month in an emotional meeting with Tal Ramon

ISRAELI DRAG QUEEN Nona Chalant: Ultimate bridge.

Music's hidden message: Israeli drag queen and exiled Iranian singer send a message of freedom

WHILE HAVING qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Iran’s national soccer federation stated that participation in the tournament is now in doubt amid the current US and Israeli strikes.

Iran, Egypt decry World Cup 'Pride Match' as Seattle locals have no plans to tone down celebrations


US authorities thwart ISIS-inspired teen’s terror plot on Phoenix Pride

Marvin Jalo will be tried as an adult on one count of terrorism and one count of conspiracy to commit terrorism.

A drag queen from BS West's Visionaries troupe performs during Phoenix Pride's Rainbows Fest, a family friendly LGBTQ pride event, in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., April 1, 2023.

‘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.” 

 A person holds a placard in support of Palestinians, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, during the annual LGBTQ+ Pride Parade in Milan, Italy, June 29, 2024.

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.


Israel’s embassy in Ireland accuses Dublin Pride of promoting ‘agenda of exclusion'

The embassy charged that Dublin Pride had altered its policy to stop national flags being flown as a circumvented way to prevent the Israeli flag from being displayed at the event.

People attend the annual Pride parade in Dublin, Ireland, June 24, 2023.

Queer Cincinnati Pride organizers forced to resign over Jewish identity

Jewish Cincinnati Pride organizers resigned after threats from socialist groups upset over Israel's exclusion from an event, highlighting LGBTQ-Jewish tensions during Pride month.

 BEING GAY is not contagious: A scene from 2022 Jerusalem Pride parade.

'Palestinian, not Pride flag should be raised': Guardian reports on Israel's 'pinkwashing'

“LGBTQ+ liberation has been co-opted by the Israeli state that to a gay Palestinian it now serves only as a reminder of the horror unfolding just 60 miles south."

  Thousands attend the Jerusalem Pride and Tolerance March. May 30, 2024.

All the places you must visit this month

Celebrate International Sushi Day: Don't miss the festivities


Israeli series 'A Body That Works' comes to Netflix

Lior Raz, the creator and star of Fauda, is cast against type as an arrogant star director trying to write his first book for Elli’s publishing house, who is humbled and upset by her criticism.

 YEHUDA LEVY and Rotem Sela in ‘A Body The Works.’

Grapevine: Touch of Chelm

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Thousands attend the Jerusalem Pride and Tolerance March. May 30, 2024.

San Francisco Pride denies Israel float, but okays Palestinian groups

While the event organizers denied an Israeli float, it welcomed pro-Palestinian groups' participation.

People hold rainbow flags as they take part in the 2022 San Francisco Pride parade, in San Francisco, California, U.S., June 26, 2022.